It is an act of virtue to deceive and lie, when by such means the interest of the church might be promoted.

I myself have read the writings and teachings of the heretics, polluting my soul for a while with their abominable notions, though deriving this benefit: I was able to refute them for myself and loathe them even more.

The religion of Jesus Christ is neither new nor strange.

Having forbidden all unlawful marriage, and all unseemly practice, and the union of women with women and men with men.

It is an act of virtue to deceive and lie, when by such means the interest of the church might be promoted.

It will sometimes be necessary to use falsehood for the benefit of those who need such a mode of treatment.

Other writers of history recorded the fighting of wars waged for the sake of children and country and other possessions. But our narrative of the government of God will record in ineffaceable letters the most peaceful wars waged in behalf of the peace of the soul.