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  CARE MUST BE TAKEN THAT NO MONK
  by St. Benedict of Nursia
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Summary: Monks must maintain their independence and not presume to
defend one another to prevent scandal and maintain order in the
monastery.

Topics: "Monastic Life", "Church Discipline"
Scripture References: Proverbs 17:9, Matthew 18:15, 1 Corinthians 5:13, Galatians 6:1

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St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of monks not defending
or protecting each other in the monastery, even if they are related, to
avoid serious scandals. He warns against any monk daring to break this
rule, as it can lead to severe punishment within the community.

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Care must be taken that no monk presume on any ground to defend another
monk in the monastery, or as it were to take him under his protection,
even though they be united by some tie of blood-relationship. Let not
the monks dare to do this in any way whatsoever, because it may give
rise to most serious scandals. But if anyone breaks this rule, let him
be severely punished.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/st-benedict-of-nursia/care-must-be-taken-that-no-monk/
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