“Scripture describes the three usual ways of committing sin: we entertain sinful thoughts; we commit sin in act; or we teach what is sinful. First, we entertain a sinful thought; then, after we have reflected on it, we convert that thought into action. When we commit sin, moreover, we multiply sin by teaching others to do what we have done.”
(St. Jerome)

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