Nicene & Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Vol. 12 — Section 86
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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers Second Series Vol. 12
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But when the Apostle warns and says: "and let these also first be proved, and so let them minister [102] ," what else do we think must be understood but that in these promotions we should consider not only the chastity of their marriages, but also the deserts of their labours, lest the pastoral office be entrusted to men who are either fresh from baptism, or suddenly diverted from worldly pursuits? for through all the ranks of the Christian army in the matter of promotions it ought to be considered whether a man can manage a greater charge. Rightly did the venerable opinions of the ble…
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