This is commonly denied, because the meaning of apromissory oath is that God is called on to witness the truth of apresent intention and the obligation (great or small) of a futureperformance. of favoritism, 1807;favoritism in spiritual matters, 1809; favoritism in secular matters,1812; favorit ous the glutton gives free rein to histongue, often sinning by detraction, betrayal of secrets, contumely,and blasphemy (Prov. Occupation, title to private ownership, 1872 a; chief ways ofoccupation, 1873; when occupation of others' goods is lawful, 1921 sqq.
religion;if a child disregards a command urged upon him for the love of God, heviolates obedience but not religion. ; definition, 412; limitson use, 414 sqq. There is, however,no divine precept of vocal prayer or as to the use of the form of wordsgiven by Christ, but one must pray at least mentally and in the mannerindicated by Christ. By suitable things are meant such as are lawful and becoming, andhence it would not be a prayer, but a mockery, to ask God for help toaccomplish sin or for miracles in trivial matters.
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