--(a) An oath should beinterpreted strictly, for the presumption is that the promisor intendedto place upon himself the least possible burden. Reason, Natural, use in Moral Theology, 11; as subject of sin, 231. hence, it is not always as easyto decide that an act is simulatory as to decide that a word is a lie. Chastity is justified by its own end, which is reasonablemoderation.
(b) It is not simony against divine law to buy or sell things annexedto spirituals antecedently (e. 12), of David (II Kings, xii. See also Employers;Subjects. This actual orvirtual intention must also determine the individual matter to beconsecrated, and hence a h
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