4 Maccabees 2:24

Clarification about godly thinking

24 Someone might say, "Then why doesn't clear thinking control memory loss and ignorance, if it is in charge of the emotions?" But that argument is completely ridiculous.

4 Maccabees 2:24 In-Context

22 At that time, God also set the mind on the throne in the middle of the senses, to function as a holy governor over them all.
23 God gave the Law to the mind. Whoever lives in line with the Law will rule over a kingdom that is self-controlled, just, good, and courageous.
24 Someone might say, "Then why doesn't clear thinking control memory loss and ignorance, if it is in charge of the emotions?" But that argument is completely ridiculous.
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