A39662:1771
An exposition of the assemblies catechism with practical inferences from each question as it…
An exposition of the assemblies catechism with practical inferences from each question as it was carried on in the Lords Days exercises in Dartmouth, in the first year of liberty, 1688 / by John Flavell.
London: printed for Tho. Cockerill, 1692
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
A. It extends it self to the Heart, Mind and Fancy, as well as to the Body and external Actions, Matth. 5.28. But I say unto you, that whosoever looketh on a woman, to lust after her, hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
A. It extends it self to the Heart, Mind and Fancy, as well as to the Body and external Actions, Matth. 5.28. But I say unto you, that whosoever looketh on a woman, to lu•t after her, hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Q. 6. What are the usual inducements to this Sin?
A. The usual inducements to this Sin are, (1.) Idleness and fullness of the Creatures, Ezek. 16.49, 50. Behold, this was the iniquity of thy si•er Sodom; Pride, fullness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her, and in her daughters, &c. (2.) Wanton Gestures, Isa. 3.16. Moreover, the Lord saith, because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched •orth necks, and wanton e•es, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet. (3.) Filthy Communication, Eph. 5.4. Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient, &c.