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I. THREE CLASSES OF TRANSGRESSORS. Shun them!

1. Ungodly. — Generally those who are

(a)  ignorant of God,

(b)  deny, or

(c)  defy God. Here means restless people.

2. Sinners. — The restless missing his way.

3. Scorners. — Mockers, pests, impostors (Psalm 26:4-9).

II. THREE INDUCEMENTS TO TRANSGRESS. Resist them.

1. Counsel. — Flattering and deceptive. Satan in Eden and the wilderness.

2. Way. — Broad and attractive (Matthew 7:13, 14).

3. Seat. — Boisterous and popular. "My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not."

III. THREE DEGREES OF TRANSGRESSION. Avoid them!

1. Walking. — Initiatory.

2. Standing. — Secondary.

3. Sitting. — Grand Lodge degree in iniquity.The way of transgressors is hard (Proverbs 4:14-18). "Wherefore come out from among them" (2 Corinthians 6:17).

(Homiletic Review.)

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KJV: Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

WEB: Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers;