(a) Thus, if the purpose is directlyand formally to dishonor God, the sin is grave, but, if there is someother purpose, it may be light. To judges the special command was given: Theinnocent and just person thou shalt not put to death (Exod. He must not be arespecter of persons, one who is moved for or against a man on accountof rank, position or wealth, nor one who is swayed by fear or favor, bypopular outcry or personal ambition. er in his own person or in thepersons or goods that pertain to him, if the statement made is not true(e.
ceof actual grace, has no strict right either of justice or of friendshipto divine acceptance; but it see The Duties of a Lawyer in Introducing Cases. Hence, there is a greatdiversity of opinion among moralists on this subject, and it willfrequently be uncertain in an individual case whether a theft ismortally or only venially sinful in itself. (b) It is an obligation, if,on account of circumstances, the person attacked owes it to others topreserve
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