An Exhortation to Chastity
208–212
| Name and Summary | Pages |
|---|---|
This chapter encourages believers to seek strength and guidance from faith in their pursuit of chastity and sanctification. | 2 |
This chapter emphasizes that while God's will is sovereign, humans possess free will and responsibility for their actions, especially in choosing good or evil. | 3 |
This chapter explores the nature of divine permission and human volition, emphasizing that not everything permitted by God is necessarily willed outright by Him, but may be allowed due to divine indulgence or lesser volition. | 4 |
This chapter discusses the distinction between divine commandments and human advice regarding marriage, emphasizing that God's precepts are firm while human suggestions are not binding. | 3 |
This chapter emphasizes that the original divine law of marriage, established with Adam and Eve, was one man and one woman joined into a single flesh, serving as a divine prototype for all mankind. | 2 |
This chapter argues that the permissiveness granted in earlier times, such as plural marriages and alliances, has been superseded by the new Christian commandments emphasizing chastity and restraint. | 2 |
This chapter emphasizes the importance of adhering to the discipline of singleness and the principles of unity within the Church, especially in regard to priestly conduct and marriage. | 2 |
This chapter asserts that while marriage and other actions may be lawful, not all are necessarily good or beneficial, emphasizing the distinction between legality and moral worth. | 2 |
This chapter argues that second marriage is essentially a form of fornication because it involves elements of desire and occupy the same psychological space as illicit lust. | 3 |
This chapter emphasizes the importance of renouncing worldly and fleshly desires to cultivate spiritual growth and sanctity. | 2 |
This chapter discusses the moral and spiritual complications of second marriages, emphasizing the conflicting loyalties and the difficulty of maintaining true chastity in such situations. | 1 |
This chapter condemns the excessive concern with marriage, children, and worldly responsibilities among Christians, emphasizing the spiritual virtues of chastity and detachment from worldly attachments. | 3 |
This chapter emphasizes the honor and virtue of monogamy and chastity, both among heathens and Christians, highlighting historical and religious examples of individuals who practiced abstinence and fidelity. | 2 |