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The first begining of Sin is by beholding any object of vanity which pleaseth the flesh, and so by being inticed thereby through the pleasantness of it, they imbrace it, though it be never so contrary to the mind of God; Ger. 3.6. Josh. 7.21. 2 Sam. 11.2, 4. Jam. 1.15.
The 2d degree of Sin, is when persons do not only imbrace one opportunity, or so by being overtaken, or through strong tempta∣tion, though that be too much, but come to de∣light
and glory in Sin; Prov. 1:22. Isa. 66:3. Prov. 2:14. Jer. 11.15. Prov. 10:23. Ezek. 16:34. Prov. 14:9. Isa. 22:13. Phil: 3:19. Arn. 6:13. Rom. 1.32.
The 3d. degree of Sin is hardness of heart, that is, when persons set their whole heart and mind on iniquity, and worldly things, not considering, nor laying to heart Gods mercies nor the latter end of those wicked wayes; Isa. 5:18. Hosea 4:8, 11. Isa. 42:24, 25. Ezek. 24:25. Hosea 7:6. Isa. 47:7. Mal. 2.2. Isa. 57:11. Mark 3:5. Rom. 2:5.
The 4. and last degree of Sin, is impeni∣tency, that is when Persons will not reve∣rence God, nor receive correction from him fortheir own good, neither will they receive in∣struction from him, nor from his Messengers, but refuse to hearken, and wilfuly reject Gods gracious invitations, yea and make their hearts like unto an Adamant Rock; 2 Chron. 36:15.16. Isa. 9:13.26:10. Jer. 5:3. Isa. 28:12. Jer. 2:30. Ezek. 24:13. Isa. 30:15, 16. Jer. 22:21. Zech. 7:11, 12. Jer. 7:26.44:16. Rom. 2:5. Ephes. 4:19.