Galatians 5:19-21 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,… I. ITS NATURE: the transgression of the commandment to love our neighbours as ourselves. II. ITS SINFULNESS. 1. It is contrary to the law. 2. It is the cause of many sins, as — (1) Anger (Ephesians 4:26, 31). (2) Envy (James 3:14). (3) Unmercifulness (Romans 1:31; Amos 6:6). (4) Cruelty (Psalm 5:6). (5) Pride (Proverbs 13:10). (6) Desire of revenge (Romans 12:19). (7) Uncharitable suspicions (1 Corinthians 13:5-7). (8) Refractoriness (Romans 1:31). 3. It is the breaking of the whole law (Romans 13:9; Galatians 5:14). III. WHO ARE GUILTY OF IT? All who — 1. Wish their neighbours evil, or not good. 2. Who do not what good they can. 3. Who do not reprove of sin and excite to good (Leviticus 19:17; Hebrews 10:24). 4. Who bear any secret grudge and malice. (Bishop Beveridge.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, |
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