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John Chrysostom
AD 407
In some cases it is necessary to command, in others to teach. If you command in cases where teaching is required, you will become ridiculous. Again, if you teach where you ought to command, you are exposed to the same reproach…. Not to profess Judaism should be a simple command, but teaching is required when you would lead people persuasively to part with their possessions, to live chastely, or when you would discourse on faith…. But where the salvation of others is concerned, command and interpose with authority. This is not a case for moderation but for authority, lest the common good suffer.
