Verse

Sirach 19:30

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Once we have been inscribed in this spiritual senate of the church, it is right that we not permit ourselves the same actions as others but always manifest control of our tongue and purity of mind, educating each of our members to undertake no action that is not very useful to the soul. What am I saying? To use the to…
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — BAPTISMAL INSTRUCTIONS 4:24-26
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30A man’s attire, and excessive laughter, and gait, shew what he is.

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28And if for want of power he be hindered from sinning, yet when he findeth opportunity he will do evil.

29A man may be known by his look, and one that hath understanding by his countenance, when thou meetest him.

Sirach 19:30

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