24 First, the spirit of fornication is seated in the nature and in the senses; (T12)
Testament of Reuben 1:24
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Testament of Reuben 1:19–21
19 The sixth is the sense of taste, with which cometh the eating of meats and drinks; and by it strength is produced, for in food is the foundation. of strength. (T12) 20 The seventh is the power of procreation and sexual intercourse, with which through love of pleasure s… (T12)
Testament of Reuben 1:14–16
14 The first is the spirit of life, with which the constitution of man is created. (T12) 15 The second is the sense of sight, with which ariseth desire. (T12) 16 The third is the sense of hearing, with which cometh teaching. (T12)
Testament of Judah 3:10–12
10 And now, my children, I say unto you, be not drunk with wine; for wine turneth the mind away from, the truth, and inspires the passion of lust, and leadeth the eyes into error. (T12) 11 For the spirit of fornication hath wine as a minister to give pleasure to the mind;… (T12)
Testament of Reuben 2:11–13
11 Therefore the God of your fathers delivered him from every evil and hidden death. (T12) 12 For if fornication overcomes not your mind, neither can Beliar overcome you. (T12) 13 For evil are women, my children; and since they have no power or strength over man, they use wiles by… (T12)
Testament of Simeon 2:11–13
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Galatians 5:18–20
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4 Maccabees 1:31–33
31 Now temperance consists of a command over the lusts. (WEB) 32 But of the lusts, some belong to the soul and others to the body. Reasoning appears to rule over both. (WEB) 33 Otherwise, how is it that when urged on to forbidden meats, we reject the gratification which would come… (WEB)
Testament of Reuben 2:22–24
22 For constant meetings, even though the ungodly deed be not wrought, are to them an irremediable disease, and to us a destruction of Beliar and an eternal reproach. (T12) 23 For in fornication there is neither understanding nor godliness, and all jealousy dwelleth in th… (T12)
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