A treatise of original sin ... proving that it is

Thirdly, The intention of the will is herein also greatly defiled, that when it doth any holy and spiritual duties, the true motive and proper reason of their intention is not regarded, but false and carnal ones. Finis operis, and Finis operantis are not the same, as they ought to be. This is the wickedness of man, so great that no heads, though fountains of waters, can weep enough because of it: The Pharisees they were very constant and busy in prayers, in giving of alms, but what was their intention all the while? It was to be seen of man; and therefore in the just judgement of God, they had that reward. This intention of the will, is thought by some to be the eye our Saviour speaketh of, If that be dark, the whole body is dark, Matth. 6. 22. Jebus did many things in a glorious manner, as if none were so zealous as he, but like the Kite, though he soared high yet still his eye was to see what prey lay on the ground, that he might devour it; it was a kingdom not Gods glory he intended. Thus Judas intended a bag, and riches, in all that seeming love and service he professed to Christ: Oh take heed of the intention of thy will in every holy duty! This maketh, or marreth all.

Thirdly, The intention of the will is herein also greatly defiled, that when it doth any holy and spiritual duties, the true motive and proper reason of their intention is not regarded, but false and carnal ones. Finis operis, and Finis operantis are not the same, as they ought to be. This is the wickedness of man, so great that no heads, though fountaines of waters, can weep enough because of it: The Pharisees they were very constant and busie in prayers, in giving of almes, but what was their intention all the while? It was to be seen of man; and therefore in the just judgement of God, they had that reward. This intention of the will, is thought by some to be the eye our Saviour speaketh of, If that be darke, the whole body is darke, Matth. 6. 22. Jebus did many things in a glorious manner, as if none were so zealous as he, but like the Kite, though he soared high yet still his eye was to see what prey lay on the ground, that he might devour it; it was a kingdome not Gods glory he intended. Thus Judas intended a bag, and riches, in all that seeming love and service he professed to Christ: Oh take heed of the intention of thy will in every holy duty! This maketh, or marreth all.