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Horace (12), Xenophon and other eminent Greeks (13), the Essenes and the Brahmans (14), as well as philosophers like Diogenes, testify to the value of abstinence.

They recognize (8) the evil of sensual allurements, and often, like Crates the Theban, (9) have cast away what would tempt them the senses, they teach, (10) should be subject to reason and, that (11) except for athletes ( Christians do not want to be like Milo of Crotona) bread and water suffice. There are among the heathen (7) many instances of abstinence.

But (6) there are many other uses of animals besides food. Jovinian has quoted (5) many texts of Scripture to show that God has made animals for men's food. That there is no difference (morally) between one who fasts and one who takes food with thanksgiving. The Angels, and even our Lord Himself, (4) could be tempted. The epistles to the Seven Churches show that the lapsed may return. as to those who crucify the Son of God afresh do not apply to ordinary sins after baptism, as supposed by Montanus and Novatus. 2, as showing that faithful men can be tempted and sin and need an advocate. 1) puts it that they cannot be tempted by the devil. That those who have become regenerate cannot be overthrown by the devil, Jerome (c. Jerome answers the second, third, and fourth propositions of Jovinianus. Includes the Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, Summa, Bible and more all for only $19.99. Please help support the mission of New Advent and get the full contents of this website as an instant download.

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