What each man honours before all else, what before all things he admires and loves, this for him is God.
OrigenWhat good does it do me if Christ was born in Bethlehem once if he is not born again in my heart through faith?
OrigenFor if the mystery concealed of old is made manifest to the Apostles through the prophetic writings, and if the prophets, being wise men, understood what proceeded from their own mouths, then the prophets knew what was made manifest to the Apostles.
OrigenFor we no longer take up "sword against nation," nor do we "learn war any more," having become children of peace, for the sake of Jesus, who is our leader.
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