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Lake Apostolic Fathers 2 - Bible Translation

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THE SHEPHERD, mand. x. i. 2-6<br />

out the Holy Spirit—and again saves us." 3. " Yes,<br />

sir," said I, " 1 am a foolish man, and do not understand<br />

these parables, for how it can wear out and<br />

again save, 1 do not understand." 4. " Listen," he<br />

said, " those who have never inquired concerning<br />

the truth, nor made search concerning the Godhead,<br />

but only have faith, and are mixed up with business<br />

and riches, and heathen friendships, and many other<br />

occupations of this world,—such as are intent on<br />

these, do not understand the parables of the<br />

Godhead ; for they are darkened by these deeds,<br />

and are corrupted and become sterile. 5. Just as<br />

good vineyards when they meet with neglect, are<br />

made barren by the thorns and various weeds, so<br />

men, who have believed, and fall into these many<br />

occupations, which liave been mentioned above, are<br />

deceived in their understanding, and understand<br />

nothing completely about righteousness. But even<br />

when they listen concerning the Godhead and truth<br />

their mind is taken up with their business, and they<br />

understand nothing properly. 6. But they who<br />

have the fear of God, and inquire concerning the<br />

Godhead and truth, and have their heart towards<br />

the Lord, perceive quickly and understand all that<br />

is said to them, because they have the fear of the<br />

Lord in themselves ; for where the Lord dwells,<br />

there also is great understanding. * Cleave therefore<br />

to the Lord,' and you shall understand and perceive<br />

all things.<br />

1^3

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