The Christian TeachingHorace Marshall & Son, 1898 - 85 pages |
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Page 66 - The rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them, not so shall it be among you; but whosoever would become great among you shall be your servant.
Page 3 - So that according to the Christian teaching, God is that Essence of life which man recognises, both within himself and in the whole universe, as the desire for welfare
Page 70 - should understand and remember that he can always be more chaste than he formerly was, or can return to the chastity he has lost, and that the nearer he approaches to perfect chastity according to his powers, the more true welfare will he attain, the more earthly welfare will be added to him, and the more will he contribute to the welfare of mankind.
Page 67 - according to his powers the more true welfare will he attain, the more earthly welfare will be added to him, and the more will he contribute to the welfare of
Page 70 - still subject; let the externally chaste strive against unchaste thoughts ; let the married strive to diminish and regulate sexual intercourse ; let the person who knows many of the opposite sex become true to his or her chosen partner.
Page 32 - higher development of consciousness of the true meaning of life, and towards the organisation of life in conformity with this development of consciousness.
Page 70 - And if a man has been able to free himself from those habits of sexual lust in which he has hitherto lived, then let him aspire to