On Sin in Believers · §10

What inward sin means

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By sin, I here mean inward sin. Any sinful temper, passion, or affection. Such as pride, self-will, and love of the world, in any kind or degree. Such as lust, anger, and peevishness. Any disposition contrary to the mind that was in Christ.

1771 text

2. By sin I here understand inward sin: any sinful temper, passion or affection: such as pride, self-will, love of the world, in any kind or degree: such as lust, anger, peevishness; any disposition, contrary to the mind which was in Christ.

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Sermon 13 in the 1771 Works. Second Corinthians 5:17.

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