The Works of William Paley: The principles of moral and political philosophyC. and J. Rivington and J. Nunn, 1825 |
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... considered · II . What we mean , when we say a Man is obliged to do a thing • III . The Question , Why am I obliged to keep my Word ? resumed • IV . The Will of God • V. The Divine Benevolence VI . Utility . VII . The Necessity of ...
... considered · II . What we mean , when we say a Man is obliged to do a thing • III . The Question , Why am I obliged to keep my Word ? resumed • IV . The Will of God • V. The Divine Benevolence VI . Utility . VII . The Necessity of ...
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... considered as a rule of life , labours under the two following defects : I. Human laws omit many duties , as not objects of compulsion ; such as piety to God , bounty to the poor , forgiveness of injuries , education of children ...
... considered as a rule of life , labours under the two following defects : I. Human laws omit many duties , as not objects of compulsion ; such as piety to God , bounty to the poor , forgiveness of injuries , education of children ...
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... considered , a wise man will do that for his own sake , which he would have hesitated to do for the petitioner's ; he will give way to his compassion , rather than offer violence to a habit of so much general use . A man of confirmed ...
... considered , a wise man will do that for his own sake , which he would have hesitated to do for the petitioner's ; he will give way to his compassion , rather than offer violence to a habit of so much general use . A man of confirmed ...
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... considered , a wise man will forego the present , or a much greater pleasure , ra- ther than lay the foundation of a character so vicious and contemptible . From what has been said , may be explained also the nature of habitual virtue ...
... considered , a wise man will forego the present , or a much greater pleasure , ra- ther than lay the foundation of a character so vicious and contemptible . From what has been said , may be explained also the nature of habitual virtue ...
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... CONSIDERED . WHY am I obliged to keep my word ? Because it is right , says one . - Because it is agreeable to the fitness of things , says another . - Because it is con- formable to reason and nature , says a third . - Because it is ...
... CONSIDERED . WHY am I obliged to keep my word ? Because it is right , says one . - Because it is agreeable to the fitness of things , says another . - Because it is con- formable to reason and nature , says a third . - Because it is ...
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Términos y frases comunes
act of parliament action adultery advantage amongst appears authority BISHOP OF CARLISLE capital punishment cerning CHAPTER charity Christian civil common concerning conduct consequence consist constitution contract contrivance crime depend distinction Divine doubt duty effect engaged established evil expected fortune give guilt habits hand happiness hath human injury instance intention interest judgement justice kind labour liberty Lord magistrate mankind marriage means ment mind ministers of religion mischief mixed government moral motive natural justice necessary never oath object obligation observed occasions offender parents particular parties passions perjury person pleasure polygamy possession pounds prayer principle produce profession promise punishment purpose question racter reader reason received religion religious Roman law rule Scripture sense servant species subsistence suppose swear testator thing thou tion Transubstantiation truth unto usury virtue whilst WILLIAM PALEY
Pasajes populares
Página 272 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Página 290 - And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
Página 249 - Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. But put ye on the Lord JESUS CHRIST, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Página 343 - For, for this cause pay ye tribute also : for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues : tribute to whom tribute is due ; custom to whom custom ; fear to whom fear ; honour to whom honour.
Página 32 - His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
Página 297 - Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work : but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God : in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thine ox, nor thine ass, nor any of thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates : that thy manservant and thy maidservant may rest as well as thou.
Página 159 - And inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me*.
Página 343 - For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power ? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same : for he is the minister of God- to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain : for he is the minister o of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Página 282 - And it .came to pass, that as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
Página 258 - LOOKING UNTO JESUS THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF OUR FAITH ; WHO FOR THE JOY THAT WAS SET BEFORE HIM ENDURED THE CROSS, DESPISING THE SHAME, AND IS SET DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE THRONE OF GOD. FOR CONSIDER HIM THAT ENDURED SUCH CONTRADICTION OF SINNERS AGAINST HIMSELF, LEST YE BE WEARIED AND FAINT IN YOUR MINDS.