73. Those, then who are able, and they are without number, abstain both from flesh
and from wine for two reasons: either for the weakness of their brethren, or for their own
liberty. Charity is principally attended to. There is charity in their choice of diet, charity
in their speech, charity in their dress, charity in their looks. Charity is the point where they
meet, and the plan by which they act. To transgress against charity is thought criminal, like
transgressing against God. Whatever opposes this is attacked and expelled; whatever injures
it is not allowed to continue for a single day. They know that it has been so enjoined by
Christ and the apostles; that without it all things are empty, with it all are fulfilled.
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Another Kind of Men Living Together in Cities. Fasts of Three Days.