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... violation of no right . 2. Intention is wrong , where we act for the gratification of our own passions , without any respect to the happiness of others . Such is the case of seduction , DISCOVER ITS MORAL QUALITY ? 31.
... violation of no right . 2. Intention is wrong , where we act for the gratification of our own passions , without any respect to the happiness of others . Such is the case of seduction , DISCOVER ITS MORAL QUALITY ? 31.
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... passions ( within such limits , that they will work no ill to his neighbor . If they actually inflict injury , it is no ... passion or self - interest . And thus our Savior charges upon the Jews the want of the proper intention , in all ...
... passions ( within such limits , that they will work no ill to his neighbor . If they actually inflict injury , it is no ... passion or self - interest . And thus our Savior charges upon the Jews the want of the proper intention , in all ...
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... passion , proves that he is destitute of passion . SECTION II . OF THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DECISION OF CONSCIENCE IS EXPRESSED . Whoever will attentively observe the operations of his own mind , when deciding upon a moral question , and ...
... passion , proves that he is destitute of passion . SECTION II . OF THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DECISION OF CONSCIENCE IS EXPRESSED . Whoever will attentively observe the operations of his own mind , when deciding upon a moral question , and ...
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... passion , or self - love , or any other motive power . If we are asked , why we performed any action , we reply , we acted thus , because it gratified our desires , or because it was for our interest , upon the whole , or because we ...
... passion , or self - love , or any other motive power . If we are asked , why we performed any action , we reply , we acted thus , because it gratified our desires , or because it was for our interest , upon the whole , or because we ...
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... passion . It is then , that the hu- man soul is agitated to the full extent of its capacity for emotion . And this contest generally continues , specially if we have decided in opposition to conscience , until the action is commenced ...
... passion . It is then , that the hu- man soul is agitated to the full extent of its capacity for emotion . And this contest generally continues , specially if we have decided in opposition to conscience , until the action is commenced ...
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Page 183 - Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name 'in vain. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates...
Page 148 - He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
Page 312 - Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel ; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Page 38 - Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them, for God hath showed it unto them. For the invisible things of him, from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his Eternal Power and God-head, so that they are without excuse...
Page 81 - Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours ; And ask them, what report they bore to heaven : And how they might have borne more welcome news.
Page 387 - They that turn many to righteousness, shall shine as the stars for ever and ever.
Page 302 - Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: But I say unto you, Swear not at all...
Page 56 - tis done, then 'twere well It were done quickly; if the assassination Could trammel up the consequence, and catch With his surcease success : that but this blow Might be the be-all and the end-all here, But here, upon this bank and shoal of time, We'd jump the life to come.
Page 272 - Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Page 272 - For he that will love life, And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good ; Let him seek peace, and ensue it.