Quote by Frederick Farrar
Do you suffer your thoughts to tamper with evil; and to dally with wrong-doing? If so; you are not sincere. God will regard your thoughts; for thoughts are heard in heaven. If you willingly sin in thought; if you are base and guilty there; because you think that no eye will see your thoughts; the guilt and baseness will sooner or later break into the outlets of word and deed -- from thought to wish -- from wish to purpose -- from purpose to word -- from word to act -- from act to habit -- from delight in the imagination to consent in the will -- from deed to repeated transgression; such is the genesis of sin.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the importance of guarding one's thoughts and being sincere in one's intentions. It suggests that God is aware of our thoughts, and if we entertain evil or wrongdoing in our minds, it reflects a lack of sincerity. It warns that sin starts in the realm of thoughts and can progress into actions and habits if not controlled. The quote serves as a reminder that thoughts have consequences and can manifest into reality if not checked, highlighting the genesis and progression of sin.
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