The Types of Scripture (7)

The conduct of the fallen man in the garden must be regarded as the earmark of spiritual life. The dispositions of his soul are foreign to the carnal man. This one, to express ourselves in the words of the apostle, deems himself rich and increased in goods. He is in need of nothing. He knoweth not that he is wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked (Rev. 3:17). Such a one wants to pray to himself (not to God) as did the Pharisee and say, "God, I thank thee that I am not like other...