265. Ye are not ignorant how important it is
to look to this. And so a Levite is chosen to guard the
sanctuary, one who shall never fail in counsel, nor forsake the faith,
nor fear death, nor do anything extravagant, so that in his whole
appearance he may give proof of his earnestness. For he ought to
have not only his soul but even his eyes in restraint, so that no
chance mishap may bring a blush to his forehead. For
“whosoever looketh on a woman to desire her hath already
committed adultery with her in his heart.” S. Matt. v. 28. Thus adultery is committed not only
by actual committal of the foul deed, but even by the desire of the
ardent gaze.