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Appetites » The power of appetite
Appetites » Restrained
No, I bruise my body and make it my slave, lest I, who have called others to the contest, should myself be rejected.
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And Jesus said to his disciples: "That is why I say to you, Do not be anxious about the life here--what you can get to eat; nor yet about your body--what you can get to wear.
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Be on your guard lest your minds should ever be dulled by debauches or drunkenness or the anxieties of life, and lest 'That Day' should come suddenly upon you, like a snare.
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Citizens » Rights of
But Paul's answer to them was: "They have flogged us in public without trial, though we are Roman citizens, and they have put us in prison, and now they are for sending us out secretly! No, indeed! Let them come and take us out themselves."
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As these are undeniable facts, you ought to keep calm and do nothing rash; For you have brought these men here, though they are neither robbers of Temples nor blasphemers of our Goddess. If, however, Demetrius and the artisans who are acting with him have a charge to make against any one, there are Court Days and there are Magistrates; let both parties take legal proceedings. read more.
But if you want anything more, it will have to be settled in the regular Assembly.
But if you want anything more, it will have to be settled in the regular Assembly.
But just as they had tied him up to be scourged, Paul said to the Captain standing near: "Is it legal for you to scourge a Roman citizen, unconvicted?" On hearing this, the Captain went and reported it to the Commanding Officer. "Do you know what you are doing?" he said. "This man is a Roman citizen." So the Commanding Officer went up to Paul and said: "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" "Yes," replied Paul. read more.
"I had to pay a heavy price for my position as citizen," said the Officer. "I am one by birth," rejoined Paul. The men who were to have examined Paul immediately drew back, and the Officer, finding that Paul was a Roman citizen, was alarmed at having put him in chains.
"I had to pay a heavy price for my position as citizen," said the Officer. "I am one by birth," rejoined Paul. The men who were to have examined Paul immediately drew back, and the Officer, finding that Paul was a Roman citizen, was alarmed at having put him in chains.
And it was while engaged in this that they found me in the Temple, after completing a period of purification, but not with any crowd or disorder. There were, however, some Jews from Roman Asia who ought to have been here before you, and to have made any charge that they may have against me--
"So let the influential men among you," he said, "go down with me, and if there is anything amiss in the man, charge him formally with it."
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"No," replied Paul, "I am standing at the Emperor's Bar, where I ought to be tried. I have not wronged the Jews, as you yourself are well aware.
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My answer to them was, that it was not the practice of Romans to give up any man to his accusers till the accused had met them face to face, and had also had an opportunity of answering the charges brought against him.
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Consideration » What to consider
Desires » What not to desire
Do not let us grow vain, and provoke or envy one another.
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the Diet of the jews » Of the rich, luxurious
Eating » Admonitions concerning eating
And Jesus said to his disciples: "That is why I say to you, Do not be anxious about the life here--what you can get to eat; nor yet about your body--what you can get to wear.
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Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything to the honor of God.
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Eat anything that is sold in the market, without making inquiries to satisfy your scruples;
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Whatever town you visit, if the people welcome you, eat what is set before you;
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Everything created by God is good, and there in nothing that need be rejected--provided only that it is received thankfully;
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Food » Grace before » Admonitions concerning eating
And Jesus said to his disciples: "That is why I say to you, Do not be anxious about the life here--what you can get to eat; nor yet about your body--what you can get to wear.
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Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything to the honor of God.
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Eat anything that is sold in the market, without making inquiries to satisfy your scruples;
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Whatever town you visit, if the people welcome you, eat what is set before you;
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Everything created by God is good, and there in nothing that need be rejected--provided only that it is received thankfully;
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Food » Of the worldly soul » Deceitful
Gluttony » Caution against
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
If an unbeliever invites you to his house and you consent to go, eat anything that is put before you, without making inquiries to satisfy your scruples.
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Whatever house you go to stay at, begin by praying for a blessing on it. Then, if any one there is deserving of a blessing, your blessing will rest upon him; but if not, it will come back upon yourselves. Remain at that same house, and eat and drink whatever they offer you; for the worker is worth his wages. Do not keep changing from one house to another.
Observing that the guests were choosing the best places for themselves, Jesus told them this parable-- "When you are invited by any one to a wedding banquet, do not seat yourself in the best place, for fear that some one of higher rank should have been invited by your host; And he who invited you both will come and say to you 'Make room for this man,' and then you will begin in confusion to take the lowest place. read more.
No, when you are invited, go and take the lowest place, so that, when he who has invited you comes, he may say to you 'Friend, come higher up'; and then you will be honored in the eyes of all your fellow-guests. For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
No, when you are invited, go and take the lowest place, so that, when he who has invited you comes, he may say to you 'Friend, come higher up'; and then you will be honored in the eyes of all your fellow-guests. For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
Manners » Rules for guests
If an unbeliever invites you to his house and you consent to go, eat anything that is put before you, without making inquiries to satisfy your scruples.
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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, while Paul was speaking at length about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified, and interrupted him--"Go for the present, but, when I find an opportunity, I will send for you again."
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Every athlete exercises self-restraint in everything; they, indeed, for a crown that fades, we for one that is unfading.
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knowledge by self-control, self-control by endurance, endurance by piety,
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Teach that the older men should be temperate, serious, and discreet; strong in faith, love, and endurance.
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Against such things there is no law!
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Temperance » Drunkards examples of » In eating
And Jesus said to his disciples: "That is why I say to you, Do not be anxious about the life here--what you can get to eat; nor yet about your body--what you can get to wear.
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Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything to the honor of God.
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Eat anything that is sold in the market, without making inquiries to satisfy your scruples;
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Whatever town you visit, if the people welcome you, eat what is set before you;
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Everything created by God is good, and there in nothing that need be rejected--provided only that it is received thankfully;
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Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
But, while Paul was speaking at length about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified, and interrupted him--"Go for the present, but, when I find an opportunity, I will send for you again."
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Every athlete exercises self-restraint in everything; they, indeed, for a crown that fades, we for one that is unfading.
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knowledge by self-control, self-control by endurance, endurance by piety,
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Teach that the older men should be temperate, serious, and discreet; strong in faith, love, and endurance.
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Against such things there is no law!
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Temperance » In relation to food in relation to speech » Appetites to be restrained
No, I bruise my body and make it my slave, lest I, who have called others to the contest, should myself be rejected.
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And Jesus said to his disciples: "That is why I say to you, Do not be anxious about the life here--what you can get to eat; nor yet about your body--what you can get to wear.
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Be on your guard lest your minds should ever be dulled by debauches or drunkenness or the anxieties of life, and lest 'That Day' should come suddenly upon you, like a snare.
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