Pride, worldliness, and covetousness
(J. C. Philpot, "Contemplations & Reflections")
Pride, worldliness, and covetousness may
reign
rampant, where grosser sins are not committed,
or kept hidden from observation.
"The human heart is most deceitful and desperately
wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? But I know!
I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret
motives." Jeremiah 17:9-10