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... the fundamental law of society , and the natural liberty of mankind , as antagonistic principles ? Is not this the way to prepare the human mind , at all times so pas- sionately , not to say so madly , fond of NATURE OF CIVIL LIBERTY . 21.
... the fundamental law of society , and the natural liberty of mankind , as antagonistic principles ? Is not this the way to prepare the human mind , at all times so pas- sionately , not to say so madly , fond of NATURE OF CIVIL LIBERTY . 21.
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... principles of justice . In other words , it should be observed that no unjust law can ever pro- mote the public good . Every law , then , which is not unjust , and which the public good de- mands , should be enacted by society . But we ...
... principles of justice . In other words , it should be observed that no unjust law can ever pro- mote the public good . Every law , then , which is not unjust , and which the public good de- mands , should be enacted by society . But we ...
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... ing to Mackintosh and Macaulay , consists in finding such an adjustment of the antagonistic principles of public order and private liberty , that neither shall overthrow or subvert the other , but NATURE OF CIVIL LIBERTY . 39.
... ing to Mackintosh and Macaulay , consists in finding such an adjustment of the antagonistic principles of public order and private liberty , that neither shall overthrow or subvert the other , but NATURE OF CIVIL LIBERTY . 39.
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... principles . The very law which institutes public order is that which introduces private liberty , since no secure enjoyment of one's rights can exist where public order is not maintained . And , on the other hand , unless private ...
... principles . The very law which institutes public order is that which introduces private liberty , since no secure enjoyment of one's rights can exist where public order is not maintained . And , on the other hand , unless private ...
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... principles may be adjusted , ( for there is no conflict between them , ) but how a real public order , whose claims are identical with those of private liberty , may be introduced and maintained . The practical so- lution of this ...
... principles may be adjusted , ( for there is no conflict between them , ) but how a real public order , whose claims are identical with those of private liberty , may be introduced and maintained . The practical so- lution of this ...
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Page 148 - Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbor's.
Page 71 - Both thy bondmen, and thy bondmaids, which thou shalt have, shall be of the heathen that are round about you ; of them shall ye buy bondmen and bondmaids. Moreover of the children of the strangers that do sojourn among you, of them shall ye buy, and of their families that are with you, which they begat in your land : and they shall be your possession. And ye shall take them as an inheritance for your children after you, to inherit them for a possession; they shall be your bondmen for ever: but over...
Page 172 - Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren ; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit.
Page 149 - And if the servant shall plainly say, 'I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free': Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an awl; and he shall serve him for ever.
Page 172 - Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
Page 193 - Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord ? 17 If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
Page 174 - If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; he is proud, knowing nothing...
Page 148 - And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished. Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money.
Page 149 - If he came in by himself, he shall go out by himself; if he were married, then his wife shall go out with him.
Page 202 - I have sent again ; thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels ; whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel. But without thy mind would I do nothing ; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.