"...the prevalence of iniquity in the unconverted world alone, should stimulate the church to greater diligence and more godliness, instead of being a cause of apostasy.
Hence, the iniquity here mentioned is in the very heart of the professed church, diffusing its chilling influence through the whole body. As the result, the love of many has grown cold. With this agree the words of the apostle:
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters,
proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof; from such turn away.” (2 Timothy 3:1-5)
Here is a catalog of eighteen sins, all resting upon those who have a form of godliness.
---These are not infidels and common worldly sinners,
---for they have not a form of godliness;
but they are men and women professing to be followers of Christ.
And although they make a profession of piety as high as heaven, these very sins lie at their doors. And by reason of their example, and their chilling influence, many are led from the humble path to heaven, and their love waxes cold."
A.T.Jones
Hence, the iniquity here mentioned is in the very heart of the professed church, diffusing its chilling influence through the whole body. As the result, the love of many has grown cold. With this agree the words of the apostle:
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters,
Here is a catalog of eighteen sins, all resting upon those who have a form of godliness.
---These are not infidels and common worldly sinners,
---for they have not a form of godliness;
but they are men and women professing to be followers of Christ.
And although they make a profession of piety as high as heaven, these very sins lie at their doors. And by reason of their example, and their chilling influence, many are led from the humble path to heaven, and their love waxes cold."
A.T.Jones