ial precepts: for the reason of a precept is taken from some cause. On the contrary, It is written ( Ps. 18:9 ): "The commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes." But the ceremonial precepts are commandments of God. Therefore they are lightsome: and yet they woul…

bjection 3: Further, precepts are given in order to direct man in the way of salvation, according to Ps. 18:9 : "The commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes." Now it is useless to direct anyone to what is impossible. Therefore it is not impossible to fulfill t…

vina praecepta collyrium essent, Psalmista non diceret: Praeceptum Domini lucidum illuminans oculos (Psal. XVIII, 9) . Potest per collyrium [Col. 1114D] quod ex terra fit, et terrae pulverem ab oculis ejicit, assumpta pro nobis Redemptoris nostri temporalis egestas designari. Qu…