“Is it not true that not only do we fail to take to heart the care of our children but insidiously target and oppose those who would do so and end by being more cruel toward our children than barbarians? The cruelty of barbarians amounts only to reducing their enemies to slavery, the destruction and subjugation of thei…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — AGAINST THE OPPONENTS OF THE MONASTIC LIFE 3:3
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2Though they multiply, rejoice not in them, except the fear of the Lord be with them.
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1Desire not a multitude of unprofitable children, neither delight in ungodly sons.
— Sirach 16:2 —
3Trust not thou in their life, neither respect their multitude: for one that is just is better than a thousand; and better it is to die without children, than to have them that are ungodly.
4For by one that hath understanding shall the city be replenished: but the kindred of the wicked shall speedily become desolate.