Systematic Theology no reference to Edwards’ theory of virtue is found. However, in the systematician’s treatment of sin we find a lengthy discussion/critique of “The Theory that all Sin consists in Selfishness.”2295 No one could feasibly use such a caption to describe Jonathan Edwards’ thought. Nevertheless, there can be no doubt that Hodge considers this related to his views: “As happiness is the only and ultimate good, benevolence, or the disposition or purpose to promote happiness, must be the