Indwelling Sin - Chapter 8 - How Sin Works by Deceiving Us

"Drawn Away" from Considering the Danger of Sin a. Explanation Sin endeavors to draw the mind off from a due consideration, apprehension, and sensibleness of its own vileness, and the danger with which it is attended. This we will discuss first. A due, constant consideration of sin—in its nature, in all its aggravating circumstances, in its aim and tendency, especially as represented in the blood and cross of Christ—ought always to abide with us.