The giving way to a less sin makes way for the committing of a greater
Interpretation
Small compromises can lead to larger wrongdoings.
This quote by Thomas Brooks highlights the dangers of allowing minor sins or ethical lapses, suggesting that once one begins to make small concessions in their moral standards, they may eventually lead themselves to commit more significant and detrimental wrongs. It serves as a warning to maintain strict adherence to one's principles and values to avoid a slippery slope toward greater failings.
In practice
During a sermon about integrity, a speaker might use this quote to emphasize the importance of sticking to one's values.
Remember this-all the sighing, mourning, sobbing, and complaining in the world, does not so undeniably evidence a man to be humble, as his overlooking his own righteousness, and living really and purely upon the righteousness of Christ.
Grace and glory differ very little; the one is the seed, the other is the flower; grace is glory militant, glory is grace triumphant.
He is the best preacher, not that tickles the ear, but that breaks the heart.
Ah! sinner, remember this, there is no way on earth effectually to be rid of the guilt, filth, and power of sin, but by believing in a Saviour. It is not resolving, it is not complaining, it is not mourning, but believing, that will make thee divinely victorious over that body of sin that to this day is too strong for thee, and that will certainly be thy ruin, if it be not ruined by a hand of faith.
Self is the only oil that makes the chariot-wheels of the hypocrite move in all religious concerns.
Humility can weep over other men's weaknesses, and joy and rejoice over their graces.
Who knows himself a braggart, Let him fear this; for it will come to pass That every braggart will be found an ass.
You need an incredible amount of self-confidence to go digging around in someone's brain.
Never seem more learned than the people you are with. Wear your learning like a pocket watch and keep it hidden. Do not pull it out to count the hours, but give the time when you are asked.
Yeah, I read history. But it doesn't make you nice. Hitler read history, too.
Since you alone are responsible for your thoughts, only you can change them. You will want to change them when you realize that each thought creates according to its own nature. Remember that the law works at all times and that you are always demonstrating according to the kind of thoughts you habitually entertain. Therefore, start now to think only those thoughts that will bring you health and happiness.
I desire the things that will destroy me in the end.
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