Word: sinful
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...temptation it must be remembered is no sin It is a sin only when yielded to when welcomed and played with- It is however a most valuable ingredient of human nature A man with no temptation can be no man Just as we develop our muscles by frequent use of them do we develop our mind and soul by working against our temptations How we shall work against them is another matter. We must deal with the two parts of our nature; must allow the animal and savage parts no place in our affairs. But it is not sufficient...
...Yale" has passed its fiftieth chapter and gives no signs of ceasing. We have heard of editors stopping the publication of stories on account of overdrawn realism or naturalism; it is well nigh time we were hearing of editors stopping the publication of stories on account of the greater sin of stupidity. The world has already had more than enough of "Harry" and his "Career" and of Mr. John Seymour Wood. To quote Mr. Barrett Wendell. a story has no reason for existence when it fails to interest the reader. "Harry" has long since ceased to interest one - except...
Scorn expresses itself against religion, morality, love, against all the greats facts of human life; but the scorn of religion is the worst form. This scorn is often the first stage of sin in the young man. He sits on a lofty seat and surveys the religious views of those about him first with doubt, then with contempt. In this process he soon hardens his conscience and then temptations find him an easy prey. There is also a scorn of ungodliness. There are men who sneer at the evils of their time, who vent their sarcasm on the wrong which...
Modern insurance companies, the treaties between nations, arbitration instead of war, all these are founded on Paul's interpretation of Christ and are indications of a tendency throughout the world toward Him and away from sin...
...author of the 'Wages of Sin .' the strikingly original title of which gives evidence of much thought, has departed from his accustomed Parisian scenes in the present number and gives two sketches with American environment. The 'Enviable Man' is an ambitious affair and 'A Night in the Library,' it is trusted will be appreciated by the freshmen for whom it was prepared...