ACC ~ 1 Corinthians 7 v34a

THE WALL OF VIRGINITY. AMBROSE: The unmarried woman has her wall of virginity, protecting her against the storms of this world. Thus fortified by the enclosure of God’s protection, she is disquieted by no winds of this world. LETTER 59.

THE HUMAN SPIRIT TENDS TO SANCTIFY OR CORRUPT THE BODY. AMBROSIASTER: It is the human spirit which either sanctifies or corrupts the body. If anyone tries to have a pure body but a corrupt soul, he will soon have to choose between them. Either the soul must be honored, or the body will be drawn toward corruption. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.

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