Galatians 5:19-21 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,… I. ITS NATURE. The worshipping of anything besides God, so as — 1. To pray to them (Isaiah 44:17), 2. To sacrifice to them (2 Kings 17:35). 3. To build temples and altars to them (Hosea 12:11). 4. Asking counsel of them (Hosea 4:12). 5. Thanking them (Judges 16:23, 24; Daniel 5:4). II. THOSE WHO ARE GUILTY OF IT. 1. Heathens, who worship — (1) Men; as Jupiter, Saturn, etc. (2) Devils. (3) Beasts. (4) Stars. (5) Images. 2. Christians. (1) Popish, who worship the sacramental bread, saints, images, relics. (2) Protestants: the covetous (Colossians 3:5; Ephesians 5:5); voluptuous (Philippians 3:19); ambitious; sinful. III. THE GREATNESS OF THE SIN. 1. It is frequently forbidden (Exodus 20:3, 4). 2. Severely punished (Exodus 22:20: Deuteronomy 17:3-5). 3. No sin can bring greater dishonour to God (Jeremiah 2:13). 4. It will certainly bring thee to hell (Revelation 21:8; Revelation 22:15). Parallel Verses KJV: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, |
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