“Consider what a great deal of sin there is in the thoughts of man,
and how dangerous it is to your soul.
Make a covenant with your senses if you desire to have obedient thoughts.
Consider, too, how close a relative the thought is to the actual deed.
Always be aware that you are under God‘s government, and His law extends to your thoughts.
All your thoughts are in His sight.
Consider how careful you would be if your thoughts were written on your forehead.
Is not the eye of God 10,000 times more to be regarded?
Keep a tender conscience to be aware of the smallest sin.
A tender conscience fears evil thoughts and a seared conscience feels nothing.
Cast out sinful thoughts in the beginning, before they settle themselves and make a dwelling in your heart.
They are easier to be resisted at the beginning.
Your heart will allow them to root and grow if you allow them to stay.
Remember your hidden thoughts must one day be brought into the open light.”
~ Richard Baxter 1615-1691
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