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  IT IS BUT A LITTLE SIN!
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: The sermon warns against the dangers of little sins and the
devastating consequences they can lead to if not repented of.

Topics: "Spiritual Vigilance", "The Danger of Small Sins"
Scripture References: Psalm 19:12-13, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 5:29-30, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 5:6, 2 Corinthians 2:11, Galatians 5:9, Hebrews 12:1, James 1:14-15, 1 John 1:8-10

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Thomas Brooks warns against the deceptive nature of 'little sins,'
emphasizing that even minor transgressions can lead to significant
spiritual danger. He illustrates how small sins, often overlooked, can
infiltrate the soul and grow into greater issues, ultimately leading to
spiritual death. Brooks uses vivid analogies, such as a little leaven
affecting the whole lump and a small hole sinking a ship, to convey the
seriousness of seemingly insignificant sins. He urges believers to be
vigilant and recognize that neglecting these 'little sins' can have dire
consequences for their souls.

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"Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we

are not ignorant of his devices." 2 Corinthians 2:11

"Ah!" says Satan, "It is but a little sin--a little pride,

a little worldliness, a little lust, etc. You may commit it

without any danger to your soul. It is but a little one;

you may commit it, and yet your soul shall live."

Consider, that there is great danger, yes, many times

most danger--in the smallest sins. "A little leaven leavens

the whole lump" (1 Cor. 5:6). If the serpent sneaks in his

head--he will draw in his whole body after him. Greater

sins do sooner startle the soul, and awaken and rouse

up the soul to repentance, than lesser sins do. Little sins

often slide into the soul, and breed, and work secretly and

indiscernibly in the soul, until they come to be so strong, as

to trample upon the soul, and to cut the throat of the soul.

Many are eternally killed and betrayed by the 'little sins',

as they call them, that are nourished in their own bosoms.

A little hole in the ship, sinks it.

A small breach in a dyke, carries away all before it.

A little stab at the heart, kills a man.

A little sin, without a great deal of mercy, will damn a man!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/it-is-but-a-little-sin/
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