Altogether Vanity
I find to this day seven abominations in my heart:
- Inclining to unbelief;
- Suddenly to forget the love and mercy that Christ manifesteth;
- A leaning to the works of the law;
- Wanderings and coldness in prayer;
- To forget to watch for that I pray for;
- Apt to murmur because I have no more, and yet ready to abuse what I have;
- I can do none of those things which God commands me, but my corruptions will thrust in themselves.
When I would do good, evil is present with me. These things I continually see and feel, and am afflicted and oppressed with, yet the wisdom of God doth order them for my good;
- They make me abhor myself;
- They keep me from trusting my heart;
- They convince me of the insufficiency of all inherent righteousness;
- They show me the necessity of flying to Jesus;
- They press me to pray unto God;
- They show me the need I have to watch and be sober;
- And provoke me to pray unto God, through Christ to help me, and carry me through this world.
John Bunyan (1628-1688) was a Puritan preacher best remembered as the author of the allegory The Pilgrim's Progress. In addition to The Pilgrim's Progress, Bunyan wrote nearly sixty titles.
Published: Jul, 11 2019 Updated: Jul, 14 2019
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