6. They search out iniquities. These
are no common villains, but explorers in iniquity, inventors and concoctors of
evil. To ruin a good person the evil-disposed will often show as much avidity
as if they were searching after treasure. They accomplish a diligent search.
Their design is perfected, consummated, and brought into working order. They
have sought and found the sure method of vengeance. Both the inward thoughtof every one of them, and the heart, is deep. No superficial wit is theirs;
but sagacity, sharpened by practice and keen hatred. He who deals with the
serpent’s seed has good need of the wisdom which is from above. Alas, how
dangerous is the believer’s condition, and how readily may he be overcome if
left to himself! This is the complaint of reason and the moan of unbelief. When
faith comes in, we see that even in all this the saints are still secure, for
they are all in the hands of God.
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