of heaven, uniting man to God, while the others lead down to death, separating man from God.4 Thus it is necessary for you and for all who are concerned about their salvation to make [your] way by faith, without deviation, surely and resolutely,5 lest, in slacking, you remain in gross desires, or, erring, wander far from the right [path]. [2] And since man is a living being composed of a soul and a body,6 it is fitting that this [ie. following the right path] should happen in each case; and because
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