AELW 12:70
..."what is the point of those commandments of which the books of the Apostles are full, about the love of spouses toward each other, the obedience of servants, the fairness and moderation of lords, and conscientious care in administering the government? Do not these very commandments show that the Gospel recommends all these stations in life? Was it not folly, then, to teach that to serve God meant to flee these positions in life, to change not only one’s dress, but even nature itself and sex? For what else does a monk do than wish, contrary to God’s order, to be something else than a real man? Is this not utter nonsense?....God does not mean you should change your clothing, change your sex, abandon civil and domestic duties, and hide yourself away in a monastery. All these things are external and can be feigned."
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