Third Rule of Numerical Distinction. Other things being equal, sins of malice are graver than sins ofweakness and sins of ignorance, since the former are more voluntary,more enduring, and more dangerous. 1546),which are writings of extraordinary merit. The tamperer must have been, obviously,someone who was a) Unconverted, and b) fairly close to the center ofthings.
(b) Dislike, if enmity is not joined to it, is rarely in fact a mortalsin. , as necessary for life); secondly,natural laws common to him with all sentient beings or animals (e. But not only is it necessary to avoid irrelevant subjects, but it isalso needful not to sacrifice essentials for accidentals in any work ofthis kind. , if he had a hatred for it as soon as it wasfully perceived, or if he was saddened at the temptation, or if he keptfrom an external act t
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