Strictly speaking, one should not even rightly compare virginity to marriage because you cannot make a comparison between two things if one is good and the other evil.
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Those who persevere in sin are those who are held in abhorrence by God, but those who abandon the ways of sin are loved by the Lord.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of abandoning sinful behaviors to gain God's favor.
St. Jerome's quote reflects the moral perspective that persistence in wrongdoing is viewed negatively by God, while the act of renouncing sinful actions is valued and cherished. It speaks to the broader theme of repentance and moral integrity in one's relationship with the divine, suggesting that true love from God is reserved for those who strive to live righteously.
Themes
PersevereSinAbandonLoveGod
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon on moral integrity, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of repentance.
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