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Fragments, Ch. 34 — Tolle Lege

Tradition

St. Clement of Alexandria

Fragments

Chapter 34

Antonius Melissa, Book I. Sermon 64, and Book II. Sermon 87. Also Maximus, Sermon 59, p. 669; John of Damascus, Book II.

It is not abstaining from deeds that justifies the believer, but purity and sincerity of thoughts.

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Source: Fragments (New Advent)