For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.
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Augustine of Hippo
AD 430
Paul means by this that the fruit of a forbidden desire is sweeter. For this reason, sins committed in secret are sweeter, even if this sweetness is deadly…. It deceives us and turns into very great bitterness.
