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11102
#33-53 The leprosy in a house is unaccountable to us, as well as
the leprosy in a garment; but now sin, where that reigns in a
house, is a plague there, as it is in a heart. Masters of
families should be aware, and afraid of the first appearance of
sin in their families, and put it away, whatever it is. If the
leprosy is got into the house, the infected part must be taken
out. If it remain in the house, the whole must be pulled down.
The owner had better be without a dwelling, than live in one
that was infected. The leprosy of sin ruins families and
churches. Thus sin is so interwoven with the human body, that it
must be taken down by death.
11123
#54-57 When that God who is rich in mercy, for his great love
wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath
quickened us by his grace, #Eph 2:4,5|, we shall manifest the
change by repenting, and forsaking former sins. Let us follow
after holiness, and let us compassionate other poor lepers, and
desire, seek, and pray for their cleansing.
11127
* Laws concerning ceremonial uncleanness.
- We need not be curious in explaining these laws; but have
reason to be thankful that we need fear no defilement, except
that of sin, nor need ceremonial and burdensome purifications.
These laws remind us that God sees all things, even those which
escape the notice of men. The great gospel duties of faith and
repentance are here signified, and the great gospel privileges
of the application of Christ's blood to our souls for our
justification, and his grace for our sanctification.