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40. How should we deny ourselves?

We should refuse ourselves many things that are dear and agreeable to us, and should deprive ourselves of lawful things, that we may the more easily abstain from unlawful ones.

41. How may we most easily perform our daily actions m a manner acceptable to God?

By representing to ourselves how Jesus Christ performed them, and by striving to imitate Him for His sake.

42. How should we do our daily work after the example of Christ?

We should do it diligently, patiently, and with a view to please God. Therefore we should form a good intention at the beginning, and renew it sometimes when the work is of long continuance.

43. What should we do when we take our meals?

We should before and after meals say grace, reverently and devoutly, and be temperate and modest at table.

44. May we also be allowed to take recreation?

Yes; for nothing forbids our taking proper recreation in due time. We should, however, sanctify it by a good intention and by the remembrance of God, and keep within the bounds of modesty.

45. What should our intercourse with our neighbor be?

It should be, 1. Kind, that we may not offend any one; and 2. Prudent, that we may not in any manner be seduced to evil.

46. How should we act in our afflictions?

We should remember and feel that they come from God, and we should offer them up to Him, and beg of Him the grace necessary to make a good use of them.

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