Romans 2:15 Which show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness… I. It may be IMPROVED. 1. By use. 2. By reflecting on the moral character of our actions. 3. By obedience to its admonitions, or conscientious acting. 4. By meditating on characters of preeminent moral excellence. II. It may be INJURED. 1. By disuse. 2. By neglecting to reflect on the moral character of our actions. 3. By disobedience to its admonitions, or want of conscientiousness. 4. By frequent meditation on vicious characters and actions. "Vice seen too oft, familiar with its face, we first endure, then pity, then embrace." (T. Robinson, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;) |