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Apocrypha · Chapter 36 of 114

The Shepherd of Hermas 36

Visions and Mandates

TWELFTH COMMANDMENT: He said to me: Remove from yourself every evil desire, and clothe yourself with good and holy desire.

2Because clothed with this desire, you will hate evil desires, and you will bridle them as you wish. Because evil desire is wild and only tamed with difficulty.

3Because it is terrible, and by its savagery consumes men much. Especially if a servant of God falls into it and is not prudent.

4He is consumed by it. But it consumes those who do not have the garment of good desire, but are involved in this world. These it delivers to death.

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About The Shepherd of Hermas

Visions, commandments and parables received by a former slave in Rome, debating whether there is a second chance after grave sin. It was read as Scripture in several ancient churches.