3. Because the devill the Prince of sin doth more severely beset those, that he hath withdrawne unto himselfe from the flight as it were, Matthew 12.45.
4. Because the anger of God is incensed against such men, Hebrews 10.26,27.
5. Because there is scarce any place left for them to repent, Hebrews 6.6.
Vse. This may serve to admonish all those, that know the way of God, to labour also to continue constantly in the same, in all parts of their life and conversation.
Doctrine 7. The filthinesse of sinne should make men to abhorre a returning to the bondage thereof.
Reason 1. Because we are called unto purity.
2. Because we have professed an abomination of that impurity which is in sin.
3. Because it is abominable unto God, and makes men abominable in his sight.
Vse 1. This may serve to condemne those, that take delight in this filthinesse, and think they gain credit unto themselves thereby, by gracing and setting out their speech with oathes, and labour to make their conversation pleasing, by applying themselves unto the customes and vicious and filthy courses of men.
2. To admonish us, to put before our eyes this filthinesse of sin. So shall we renew our repentance, and be confirmed in the grace of perseverance.