Ethiopic Didascalia

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That it is the duty of the Rich to search into the profit of the Scriptures at all times, [in the strength of2 the Holy Spirit. — p. 8. That it is the duty of Women to obey their Husbands, and to walk in wisdom and virtue. — p. 12. Of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. — p. 16. Concerning the duty of Bishops to receive the repentance of those who turn, in love and meekness. — p. 34. That it is not lawful for us to enforce disci- pline against any man, unless testimony be established against him, that he hath sinned. — p. 47. Concerning the duty of the people to bring offerings to the Church, according to their ability. — p. 60. That it is not lawful for the Deacon to do any thing but by authority of the Bishop, — p. 66. That it is the duty of the Bishop to try and inquire into every matter in justice and uprightness. — p. 73. That Christians ought to for give the trespasses of their neighbours, and not let revenge dwell in their hearts, nor think evil. — p. 88. /( is the duty of Bishops to be peace-makers, merciful, pardoning him who hath trans- gressed against them, and that they should receive the repentance of those who return unto the Lord: and if they do not thus, they shall not be called Bishops, but they shall be called evil-doers. — p. 90.