Commodianus, Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. IV, Commodianus… (1885)
“ Be responsible to thyself for one, lest thou shouldst be said to be proud. I promise that thou shalt live more secure than the rich man. Receive into thy ears the teaching of the great Solomon: God hates the poor man to be a pleader on high. ”
Commodianus, Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. IV, Commodianus… (1885)
“ Therefore submit thyself, and give honour to Him that is powerful; for the soft speech—thou knowest the proverb—melts. [2] One is conquered by service, even although there be an ancient anger. If the tongue be silent, thou hast found nothing better. ”
Commodianus, Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. IV, Commodianus… (1885)
“ If there should not wholesomely be an art whereby life may be governed, either give aid or direction by the command of Him that is mighty. Let it not shame or grieve you that a healthy man should have faith. ”
