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Appetites » The power of appetite
Appetites » Restrained
but I mortify my body, and bring it into subjection: lest after having been a herald to others, I my self should be thrown out.
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Wherefore (said he to his disciples,) be not sollicitous for your life, what ye shall eat; nor for the body, what ye shall put on.
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set a guard upon yourselves, that ye be not stupified by surfeiting and drunkenness, or by the disquietudes of this life, and so that day come upon you with a surprize.
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Citizens » Rights of
but Paul replied, they have publickly scourg'd us, who are Romans, without any trial, they have thrown us into jayl, and now do they give us a private discharge? no, let them come themselves and release us.
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since this is incontestible, it behoves you to be easy, and free from any rash conduct: for the men you have brought here, have neither plunder'd your temples, nor inveigh'd against your goddess. if Demetrius and the other artists, that are with him, can lay their action against any man, the law is open, and the proconsul is near; let them begin their process. read more.
but if the contest be about other matters, it may be decided in a regular assembly.
but if the contest be about other matters, it may be decided in a regular assembly.
as they were tying him with thongs, Paul said to the centurion, does the law allow to scourge a Roman citizen, and without any trial? upon hearing that, the centurion went to acquaint the head officer, take care, said he, what you do; for this man is a Roman. then the head officer came to him, and said, tell me, are you a Roman? read more.
he answer'd, yes. the officer rejoin'd, my freedom cost me a considerable sum. but I had it, said Paul, by right of birth. immediately those who were going to put him to the question, withdrew: the commander himself being under some apprehension for having order'd him to be bound.
he answer'd, yes. the officer rejoin'd, my freedom cost me a considerable sum. but I had it, said Paul, by right of birth. immediately those who were going to put him to the question, withdrew: the commander himself being under some apprehension for having order'd him to be bound.
there religiously employ'd some Asiatic Jews found me, without crowd or tumult: and here they ought to have appear'd, if they had any thing to object against me.
the most considerable, said he, among you may go with me, and if he has committed any crime, let 'em begin the process.
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"I stand, said Paul, to the tribunal of Cesar, where I ought to be judged. to the Jews I have done no wrong, as you yourself very well know.
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I told them, it was not the custom of the Romans to deliver up any man, till he was accus'd and confronted by his accusers, and had an opportunity of pleading to the charge.
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Consideration » What to consider
Desires » What not to desire
let us not be vain-glorious, provoking one another, envying one another.
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the Diet of the jews » Of the rich, luxurious
Eating » Admonitions concerning eating
Wherefore (said he to his disciples,) be not sollicitous for your life, what ye shall eat; nor for the body, what ye shall put on.
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whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God.
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whatever is sold in the shambles, that eat, without making any scrupulous enquiry.
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when you come to any city, where they receive you, eat without scruple, whatever food is set before you,
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for all that God has created is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it be receiv'd with thanksgiving:
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Food » Grace before » Admonitions concerning eating
Wherefore (said he to his disciples,) be not sollicitous for your life, what ye shall eat; nor for the body, what ye shall put on.
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whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God.
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whatever is sold in the shambles, that eat, without making any scrupulous enquiry.
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when you come to any city, where they receive you, eat without scruple, whatever food is set before you,
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for all that God has created is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it be receiv'd with thanksgiving:
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Food » Of the worldly soul » Deceitful
Gluttony » Caution against
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
if any of the unbelievers invite you to an entertainment, and you are disposed to go; whatever is set before you, eat, without asking any question out of a scruple of conscience.
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at your entrance into any house, first say, prosperity be to this family. if any be there, who deserve your benediction, it shall have its effect upon them; otherwise, it shall redound to your own advantage. continue in the same house, and eat and drink whatever it affords: for a labourer deserves his wages: therefore don't shift from family to family.
Afterwards observing how eager the guests were for the first places, he gave them this instruction: when any one invites you to a wedding, don't put yourself in the highest seat: for fear some person of greater distinction should be a guest, and he that invited you both, should come and bid you give place to him; and you should have the disgrace of taking the lowest seat. read more.
but when you are invited, go place your self last; that he, who invited you, when he comes, may say to you, friend, go up higher: and that will do you honour before all the company at table. for he that exalteth himself, shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted.
but when you are invited, go place your self last; that he, who invited you, when he comes, may say to you, friend, go up higher: and that will do you honour before all the company at table. for he that exalteth himself, shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted.
Manners » Rules for guests
if any of the unbelievers invite you to an entertainment, and you are disposed to go; whatever is set before you, eat, without asking any question out of a scruple of conscience.
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Power » Spiritual, general references to » Of appetite
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Controlling the appetite
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
but as he was treating of justice, temperance, and a future judgment, Felix greatly alarm'd, said, "withdraw for the present; and when I am at leisure, I will send for you."
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every one that strives for the mastery, is extremely temperate: now, they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible one.
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to knowledge, temperance: to temperance, patience: to patience, piety:
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but what is agreeable to sound doctrine: advise the aged to be prudent, grave, temperate, sound in faith,
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against such there is no law.
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Temperance » Drunkards examples of » In eating
Wherefore (said he to his disciples,) be not sollicitous for your life, what ye shall eat; nor for the body, what ye shall put on.
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whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God.
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whatever is sold in the shambles, that eat, without making any scrupulous enquiry.
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when you come to any city, where they receive you, eat without scruple, whatever food is set before you,
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for all that God has created is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it be receiv'd with thanksgiving:
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Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
but as he was treating of justice, temperance, and a future judgment, Felix greatly alarm'd, said, "withdraw for the present; and when I am at leisure, I will send for you."
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every one that strives for the mastery, is extremely temperate: now, they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible one.
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to knowledge, temperance: to temperance, patience: to patience, piety:
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but what is agreeable to sound doctrine: advise the aged to be prudent, grave, temperate, sound in faith,
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against such there is no law.
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Temperance » In relation to food in relation to speech » Appetites to be restrained
but I mortify my body, and bring it into subjection: lest after having been a herald to others, I my self should be thrown out.
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Wherefore (said he to his disciples,) be not sollicitous for your life, what ye shall eat; nor for the body, what ye shall put on.
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set a guard upon yourselves, that ye be not stupified by surfeiting and drunkenness, or by the disquietudes of this life, and so that day come upon you with a surprize.
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