Reason 1. Because the flesh together with the lusts thereof was crucified with Christ.
2. Because all the faithfull in their baptisme and by their profession have denyed the flesh.
3. Because our lusts are deceitfull. Ephesians 4.22.
Because they lead unto death. Galatians 6.8. Romans 8.6,13.
Vse. This may serve to admonish us, above all things to apply our selves unto this study.
Doctrine 3. The lusts of the flesh warre against the soule.
Reason 1. Because they spoile the perfection of the soule, which consists in the image of God.
2. Because they doe either quench or grieve the holy Spirit, upon whom the comfort of the soule doth depend. Ephesians 4.30. 1 Thessalonians 5.19.
3. Because they cause the Death of the soule, and lead thereunto.
Vse 1. This may serve to direct us, alwayes to thinke upon our spirituall warfare, and accordingly in all things to carry our selves, as it becommeth the good Souldiers of Christ.