Directions against the Master Sin: Sensuality, Flesh-pleasing,
or Voluptuousness
The nature of Flesh-pleasing. What meant by Flesh: and
what is man's Corruption. What Flesh-pleasing is unlaw-
ful, and how far a sin. The malignity of the sin. The
Plea or Excuses of Flesh-pleasers answered. Counterfeits of
Mortification or Temperance, which deceive many Flesh-
pleasers. Seemings of Sensuality which are not it. The
Enmity of the Flesh..
Tit. 4. Thieves or Time-wasters to be watched against.... 156
1. Sloth. 2. Excess of sleep. 3. Inordinate adorning of the
body. 4. Pomp and curiosity in attendance, house,
furniture, provision, entertainment, compliment and servi-
tude to the humour of Time-wasters. 5. Needless feasting,
gluttony, and tippling. 6. Idle talk. 7. Vain and sinful
company. 8. Pastimes, inordinate recreations, sports,
plays. 9. Excess of worldly business and cares. 10. Vain
and sinful thoughts. 11. Reading vain books, romances,
play-books, &c., and vain studies. 12. An ungodly heart,
which doth all things for a carnal end.
Tit. 5. On whom the Duty of redeeming Time is principally
incumbent. Eight sorts especially called to redeem Time