Sirach 5:2

Greek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century · Public domainGreek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century

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Sirach 5:2 (WEB)
Don’t follow your own mind and your strength to walk in the desires of your heart.

Catechism · 1

§1809Article 7 · The VirtuesRead at vatican.va
“It ensures the will's mastery over instincts and keeps desires within the limits of what is honorable. the temperate person directs the sensitive appetites toward what is good and maintains a healthy discretion: "Do not follow your inclination and strength, walking according to the desires of your heart."” — Catechism footnote: Sir 5:2; cf. 37:27-31.

Cross-references · 7

Sirach 18:30
Cited together in Catechism §1809.
Sirach 37:27
Cited together in Catechism §1809.
Sirach 37:28
Cited together in Catechism §1809.
Sirach 37:29
Cited together in Catechism §1809.
Sirach 37:30
Cited together in Catechism §1809.
Sirach 37:31
Cited together in Catechism §1809.
Titus 2:12
Cited together in Catechism §1809.

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