the progress of sin in a man.
James 1, verses 14 and 15. Each one is tempted when, by
his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after
desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin. And sin, when it
is full grown, gives birth to death. Jeremy Taylor very clearly
described the progress of sin in a man. First sin startles
him. Then it becomes pleasing. Then
it becomes easy. Then it becomes delightful. Then
it becomes frequent. Then it becomes habitual. Then
it becomes a way of life. Then the man is impenitent. Then
the man feels no guilt. Then he becomes obstinate. then
he is damned. Friends, if you don't want to
come to this, remember the rule I give you this day. Resolve
at once to break off every known sin, however small, lest any
of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. Hebrews
chapter 3 verse 13