LUST. A Word used by Saint John to signify the irregular Love of Pleasure, Riches, and Honours, which Saint John has comprized John xi. 10.in these Words: All that is in the World, the Lust of the Flesh, the Lust of the Eyes, and the Pride of Life. Lust is not a Sin; but it is the Effect and Cause of Sin. It is the Effect of original Sin, and the Cause of all the Evils which are committed in the World: And as in both Testaments Evil Desires, as well as Evil Actions, are equally proscribed; so the first Care of every Man who would please God, is to bridle his Lust
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