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 Reason. 1. Because these two are in Gods purpose and their own nature knit together. 2. Because the consideration of sin doth oftentimes more hurt then good, if the consideration of the punishment be not joyned unto it. Vse. This may serve to condemne those, that take delight only in the commemoration either of their own, or other mens sins. Doct. 2. Profuse luxury is a signe of a man sinning securely.

This is gathered out of the text, and it is expresly set down, Iude v.11. Reason. Because such men do either not think at all of the judgements of God, or do labour at least to remove such thoughts out of their minds. Vse. 1. This may serve to instruct us, not to account such men happy, as the multitude useth to do. 2. To admonish us to beware of such excesse. Doct. 3. Luxury, the more it is shewed openly, to more it is to be condemned.

This is gathered from that Epithete, in the day time. Reason. Because it is so much the farther off from shame, and consequently from repentance. Vse. This may serve to condemne that impudence, which many men have gotten. Doct. 4. There is the greatest danger in those sins, from which the greatest pleasure and delight ariseth.

Reason. Because pleasure is a signe of a perfect habit. 2. Because pleasure is very hardly left. Use. This may serve to admonish us, to beware of those delights which arise from sin. Doct. 5. They that please themselves most in their sins, do most defile and contaminate both themselves and others.

This is gathered from these words, spots and blemishes, as it is also Iude v.12.

Reas. Because the more any sin appears in the Church, the greater dishonour doth it bring, not only to the sinner himselfe, but also to the whole Church, whereof he is a member. Doct. 6. The outward members also of wicked men are full of wickednesse.