(b) Obedience is less perfect than the theological virtues, since itbelongs to the moral virtues, which are not directly concerned with GodHimself but with the means to union with Him (I Tim. well disposed; but, as theintention is not certain, the Baptism should be repeated in case ofrecovery. See also Defamation. held to the partthat is possible; if it is culpable, one is bound to repair damagecaused the other party through non-fulfil
(b) Practically, the question is open to dispute. (b) Surliness is the sin of those who are ungracious in their manners,not because of hate or anger, but because of a desire to be unpleasantand to make others yield to themselves. --If the cause of the plaintiff is clearly just, the defendantas a matter of justice should recognize the claim and withdraw from thecase. But the lightest penalty allowed bythe law should be imposed in such a case.
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