54. That no one is without filth and without sin.

Cyprian

50. That the sacrament of faith must not be profaned.

In Solomon, in the Proverbs: “Say not anything in the ears of a foolish man; lest, when he hears it, he may mock at thy wise words.”^[4435] Also in the Gospel according to Matthew: “Give not that which is holy to dogs; neither cast ye your pearls before the swine, lest perchance they trample them down with their feet, and turn again and crush you.”^[4436]

51. That no one should be uplifted in his labour.^[4437]

In Solomon, in Ecclesiasticus: “Extol not thyself in doing thy work.”^[4438] Also in the Gospel according to Luke: “Which of you, having a servant ploughing, or a shepherd, says to him when he cometh from the field, Pass forward and recline? But he says to him, Make ready somewhat that I may sup, and gird thyself, and minister to me, until I eat and drink; and afterwards thou shalt eat and drink? Does he thank that servant because he has done what was commanded him? So also ye, when ye shall have done that which is commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we had to do.”^[4439]

52. That the liberty of believing or of not believing is placed in free choice.

In Deuteronomy: “Lo, I have set before thy face life and death, good and evil. Choose for thyself life, that thou mayest live.”^[4440] Also in Isaiah: “And if ye be willing, and hear me, ye shall eat the good of the land. But if ye be unwilling, and will not hear me, the sword shall consume you. For the mouth of the Lord hath spoken these things.”^[4441] Also in the Gospel according to Luke: “The kingdom of God is within you.”^[4442]

53. That the secrets of God cannot be seen through, and therefore that our faith ought to be simple.^[4443]

In the first Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians: “We see now through the glass in an enigma, but then with face to face. Now I know partly; but then I shall know even as also I am known.”^[4444] Also in Solomon, in Wisdom: “And in simplicity of heart seek Him.”^[4445] Also in the same: “He who walketh with simplicity, walketh trustfully.”^[4446] Also in the same: “Seek not things higher than thyself, and look not into things stronger than thyself.”^[4447] Also in Solomon: “Be not excessively righteous, and do not reason more than is required.”^[4448] Also in Isaiah: “Woe unto them who are convicted in themselves.”^[4449] Also in the Maccabees: “Daniel in his simplicity was delivered from the mouth of the lions.”^[4450] Also in the Epistle of Paul to the Romans: “Oh the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How incomprehensible are His judgments, and how unsearchable are His ways! For who has known the mind of the Lord? or who has been His counsellor? or who has first given to Him, and it shall be recompensed to him again? Because from Him, and through Him, and in Him, are all things: to Him be glory for ever and ever.”^[4451] Also to Timothy: “But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they generate strifes. But the servant of God ought not to strive, but to be gentle towards all men.”^[4452]