Whatever sin the heart of man is most prone to, that the devil will help forward.

Adversity has slain her thousand — but prosperity her ten thousand. Remedy (1). First, Keep at the greatest distance from sin, and from playing with the golden bait which Satan holds forth to catch you; for this you have (Romans 12:9), "Abhor that which is evil, cleave to that which is good."

Remedy (3). Solemnly to consider that sin will usher in the greatest and the saddest losses that can be upon our souls.

DEVICE 1: TO PRESENT THE BAIT AND HIDE THE HOOK

Remedy (1). First, Keep at the greatest distance from sin, and from playing with the golden bait which Satan holds forth to catch you; for this you have (Romans 12:9), "Abhor that which is evil, cleave to that which is good."

Remedy (4). The fourth remedy against this device of Satan, is seriously to consider, That there is great danger, yes, many times most danger — in the smallest sins.

Remedy (2). The second remedy against this device of Satan is, solemnly to consider, That these saints did not make a trade of sin.

Remedy (6). The sixth remedy against this device of Satan is, seriously to consider, That the soul is never able to stand under the guilt and weight of the least sin, when God shall set it home upon the soul.

Remedy (4). The fourth remedy against this device of Satan is solemnly to consider, That if the work of repentance were such an easy work as Satan would make it to be, then certainly so many would not lie roaring and crying out of wrath and eternal ruin under the horrors and terrors of conscience, for not repenting!