Note, 1. Sinners put a most fatal cheat upon themselves: The wicked works a deceitful work , builds himself a house upon the sand, which will deceive him when the storm comes, promises himself that by his sin which he will never gain; nay, it is cutting his throat when it smiles upon him. Sin deceived me, and by it slew me . 2. Saints lay up the best securities for themselves: He that sows righteo...