4 Thus that both the spirits then should be dwelling together is inconvenient and evil for that man in whom they dwell. (HER)
Mandates 33:4
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Mandates 34:5–7
5 For when all these spirits dwell in one vessel, where the Holy Spirit also dwelleth, that vessel cannot contain them, but overfloweth. (HER) 6 The delicate spirit therefore, as not being accustomed to dwell with an evil spirit nor with harshness, departeth from a man… (HER) 7 … (HER)
Testament of Asher 1:24–26
24 One man hateth the merciful and unjust man, and the man who committeth adultery and fasteth: this, too, hath a twofold aspect, but the whole work is good, because he followeth the Lord's example, in that he accepteth not the seeming good as the genuine good. (T12) 25 A… (T12)
Testament of Reuben 1:22–24
22 Besides all these there is an eighth spirit of sleep, with which is brought about the trance of nature and the of death. (T12) 23 With these spirits are mingled the spirits of error. (T12) 24 First, the spirit of fornication is seated in the nature and in the senses; (T12)
Testament of Judah 3:40–42
40 And he hindereth the sacrifices of God; and he remembereth not the blessing of God, he hearkeneth not to a prophet when he speaketh, and resenteth the words of godliness. (T12) 41 For he is a slave to two contrary passions, and cannot obey God, because they have blinde… (T12)
2 Esdras 7:49–51
49 He answered me, “Listen to me, and I will instruct you. I will admonish you yet again. (WEB) 50 For this reason, the Most High has not made one world, but two. (WEB) 51 For because you have said that the just are not many, but few, and the ungodly abound, hear the explanation. (WEB)
Testament of Asher 1:34–36
34 For the latter ends of men do show their righteousness or unrighteousness, when they meet the angels of the Lord and of Satan. (T12) 35 for when the soul departs troubled, it is tormented by the evil spirit which also it served in lusts and evil works. (T12) 36 But if he is peac… (T12)
Testament of Benjamin 1:39–41
39 And he cleanseth his mind that he may not be condemned by men as well as by God. (T12) 40 And in like manner the works of Beliar are twofold, and there is no singleness in them. (T12) 41 Therefore, my children, I tell you, flee the malice of Beliar; for he giveth a sword to them… (T12)
Testament of Asher 1:4–6
4 Therefore all things are by twos, one over against the other. (T12) 5 For there are two ways of good and evil, and with these are the two inclinations in our breasts discriminating them. (T12) 6 Therefore if the soul take pleasure in the good inclination, all its actions are i… (T12)
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