The law itself exhibits justice and teaches wisdom by abstinence from sensible images and by calling out to the Maker and Father of the universe.
Clement of AlexandriaJust as God's will is creation and is called 'the world' so His intention is the salvation of men, and it is called 'the Church.'
Clement of AlexandriaFor the Divine Being cannot be declared as it exists: but as we who are fettered in the flesh were able to listen, so the prophets spake to us; the Lord savingly accommodating Himself to the weakness of men.
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