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Appetites » The power of appetite
Appetites » Restrained
but I bruise my body and keep it in subjection, lest having called others to the contest, I should myself be disqualified.
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Then he said to his disciples. "For this is the reason I say to you. Be not anxious for your life, what you shall eat; nor yet your body what shall you wear.
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"But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be surcharged with self-indulgence and drunkenness and worldly cares, and that day catches you suddenly like a trap.
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Citizens » Rights of
But Paul said: "They have flogged us publicly, uncondemned, men that are Roman citizens; and have thrown us into prison. Are they now going to get rid of us secretly? No, indeed! Let them come here, themselves and take us out."
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"Since these facts cannot be gainsaid, you ought to be calm and do nothing reckless. "For you have brought these men here, who are neither robbers of temples nor blasphemers of our goddess. If then Demetrius and his craftsmen have a grievance against any one, the courts are open and there are the proconsuls; let them accuse one another. read more.
But if you desire anything further, it must be settled in the regular assembly.
But if you desire anything further, it must be settled in the regular assembly.
But when they had tied him up with the thongs, Paul said to the centurion who was standing near, "If a man is a Roman citizen, and uncondemned, is it lawful for you to scourge him?" When the centurion heard that, he went to the tribune and said to him. "What are you intending to do? This man is a Roman citizen." So the tribune came to Paul and asked him, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" "Yes," he said. read more.
"I paid a large sum to get this citizenship," said the tribune. "But I was citizen-born," said Paul. Then those who were about to scourge him, immediately left him. And the tribune too, was afraid, when he learned that Paul was a Roman citizen, for he had had him bound.
"I paid a large sum to get this citizenship," said the tribune. "But I was citizen-born," said Paul. Then those who were about to scourge him, immediately left him. And the tribune too, was afraid, when he learned that Paul was a Roman citizen, for he had had him bound.
"While I was thus engaged, they found me in the temple, purified, with no crowd and no uproar. But there were certain Asiatic Jews "who ought to have been here before you, and to have made accusations if they had anything against me.
"Let those then," he said, "who are in authority among you, go down with me, and if there is anything amiss in the man, let them accuse him."
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"I am standing before Caesar's tribunal," answered Paul, "where I ought to be tried. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you very well know.
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I told them that it was not the custom of the Romans to give any man up for punishment, before the accused had his accusers face to face, and had opportunity of defending himself against the charges that had been brought against him.
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Consideration » What to consider
Desires » What not to desire
Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
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the Diet of the jews » Of the rich, luxurious
Eating » Admonitions concerning eating
Then he said to his disciples. "For this is the reason I say to you. Be not anxious for your life, what you shall eat; nor yet your body what shall you wear.
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Because whether you are eating or whether you are drinking, you are to do it all for the glory of God.
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Eat anything that is for sale in the markets, asking no questions for conscience sake;
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"And whatever town you come to, and they receive you, eat whatever they put before you.
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For everything that God has created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if only it is received with thankfulness.
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Food » Grace before » Admonitions concerning eating
Then he said to his disciples. "For this is the reason I say to you. Be not anxious for your life, what you shall eat; nor yet your body what shall you wear.
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Because whether you are eating or whether you are drinking, you are to do it all for the glory of God.
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Eat anything that is for sale in the markets, asking no questions for conscience sake;
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"And whatever town you come to, and they receive you, eat whatever they put before you.
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For everything that God has created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if only it is received with thankfulness.
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Food » Of the worldly soul » Deceitful
Gluttony » Caution against
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
If one who is not a believer invites you to his house, and you wish to go, eat everything that is set before you, without asking questions for conscience sake.
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"Into whatever you first enter, say, 'Peace be to this house!' "And if there be any son of peace there, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not it shall return to you. "Stay in that same house, eating and drinking what they give. for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Do not go from house to house.
He told a parable to the guests when he noticed how they began choosing the best seats. He said to them. "When you are invited by any one to a marriage-feast, do not sit down in the best seat, lest a guest more distinguished than yourself has been invited, and your host come to you and say, "'Give place to this man,' and then with mortification you proceed to take the lowest place. read more.
"But when you are invited, go and sit down in the lowest place, so that when your host arrives he may say to you, 'My friend, come up higher.' Then you will be honored before the other guest. "For every one who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted."
"But when you are invited, go and sit down in the lowest place, so that when your host arrives he may say to you, 'My friend, come up higher.' Then you will be honored before the other guest. "For every one who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted."
Manners » Rules for guests
If one who is not a believer invites you to his house, and you wish to go, eat everything that is set before you, without asking questions for conscience sake.
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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
And as he reasoned about morality, self-control, and the future judgment, Felix was terrified, and said, "For the present go on your way, and when I find a convenient season, I will send for you."
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Every man who contends in the games continually trains himself by all manner of self-restraint. Now they do it to get a fading garland, but we, one that is unfading.
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and to knowledge self-control, and to self-control stedfastness, and to stedfastness piety,
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that the older men be self-controlled, serious and sober-minded, sound in faith, in love, in patience;
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against such there is no law.
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Temperance » Drunkards examples of » In eating
Then he said to his disciples. "For this is the reason I say to you. Be not anxious for your life, what you shall eat; nor yet your body what shall you wear.
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Because whether you are eating or whether you are drinking, you are to do it all for the glory of God.
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Eat anything that is for sale in the markets, asking no questions for conscience sake;
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"And whatever town you come to, and they receive you, eat whatever they put before you.
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For everything that God has created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if only it is received with thankfulness.
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Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
And as he reasoned about morality, self-control, and the future judgment, Felix was terrified, and said, "For the present go on your way, and when I find a convenient season, I will send for you."
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Every man who contends in the games continually trains himself by all manner of self-restraint. Now they do it to get a fading garland, but we, one that is unfading.
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and to knowledge self-control, and to self-control stedfastness, and to stedfastness piety,
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that the older men be self-controlled, serious and sober-minded, sound in faith, in love, in patience;
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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 bruise my body and keep it in subjection, lest having called others to the contest, I should myself be disqualified.
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Then he said to his disciples. "For this is the reason I say to you. Be not anxious for your life, what you shall eat; nor yet your body what shall you wear.
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"But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be surcharged with self-indulgence and drunkenness and worldly cares, and that day catches you suddenly like a trap.
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