For sin, &c. A reiteration of Romans 7:8, with more detail. The "deception" here is fully illustrated by the history of the Fall. (Cp. carefully Genesis 3:4-5.) The Tempter "took occasion by" the prohibition to "deceive" the woman as to the character of God for truth and love; alienated her will from Him; and so brought in death. Since then, alas, he finds the human will ready-alienated to his hand.

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