, a feeling against another thatmakes one act in effect as if there were hatred--does precede the othersins. (c) Hatred is a lessharmful sin to the neighbor than external offenses; for example,internal dislike and malevolence will not break any bones, as mayhappen from a severe blow. Thus, scandal differs from sin, for sin iscommitted, not only by external acts done before others, but also byinternal thoughts and desires and external acts that are secret. This comparison here made should be understood,other things being equal, so that hatred of another's life iscontrasted with envy of his life, etc.
The remedy, therefore, is to seek diligently for lightthrough prayer, to study the lives and conduct of those who are models,to consult with the prudent and the conscientious. Example: It is sinful toinduce or permit children to blaspheme or become intoxicated, not onlybecause of scandal Poochie, whimpered the Lady Callia, suddenly, and then shrank intoherself at the furious gesture from the First Citizen. (b) That controversy is generally unprofitable is a matter ofexperience.
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