"Many a wicked man is big and full of corruption, but shows it not for want of occasion; but that man is surely good who in his course will not be bad, though tempted by occasions. A Christless soul is so far from refusing occasions when they come in his way, that he looks and longs after them, and rather than he will go without them he will buy them, not only with love or money, but also with the loss of his soul. Nothing but grace can fence a man against the occasions of sin, when he is strongly tempted thereunto. Therefore, as you would cherish a precious evidence in your own bosoms of the truth and strength of your graces, shun all sinful occasions." -Thomas Brooks
"Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices" Pp.70;
Puritan Paperbacks, the Banner of Truth Trust
ISBN 0-85151-002-7
May the love and peace of Jesus Christ be yours,
Paul W.