{"collection":"chr","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/chr/ecf/211/2110649.htm","path":"chr/ecf/211/2110649.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/chr/ecf/211/2110649.htm","text":"A question, how it is that in the Apostle\u2019s chapter, after he has spoken of the lusts of the flesh and spirit opposing one another, he adds a third thing; viz., man\u2019s will.\nGermanus: Although some glimmer of the sense now seems clear to us, yet as we cannot thoroughly grasp the Apostle\u2019s meaning, we want you to explain this more clearly to us. For the existence of three things seems to be indicated here: first, the struggle of the flesh against the spirit, secondly the desire of the spirit against the flesh, and thirdly our own free will, which seems to be placed between the two, and of which it is said: \u201cYe should not do what ye will.\u201d And on this subject though as I said we can gather some hints, from what you have explained of the meaning, yet\u2014since this conference gives the opportunity\u2014we are anxious to have it more fully explained to us.","title":"Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Ser. II, Vol. XI: The Works of John Cassian.: Chapter VIII. A question, how it is that in the Apostle's chapter, after he has spoken of the lusts of the flesh and spirit opposing one another, he adds a third thing; viz., man's will.","type":"page"}