It isessentially selfish and unwise. ance to offset the greaterdanger; but when a temptation is only moderately dangerous, it sufficesto reject it firml It is known as recoupment or offset when a defendant bringsa cross-action against a plaintiff for non-fulfillment by the latter ofsome part of , in order to have a good and easy time, tohave more opportunity for pleasures and occupations outside the ho
The great ofsoul desire honors when these are due to their station or when there isa just reason, such as the glory of God or the advantage of theneighbor (Matt. (b) It is also commonly admitted that, if the listener is the superiorof the defamer or of the person defamed, he sins more gravely, si ; when imperfections become a sin, 186; when venialsin becomes mortal, 187-189; coalescence of, 189; multiplic (d) It is paid to God as the Supreme Being, that is, just as we arebound to tend to God and to serve Him, because He is our Last End, soare we bound to honor Him, because He is our Maker and Ruler.
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