| 单词 | worldly concern |
| 例句 | The Catholic stance is that celibacy liberates the cleric from worldly concerns and obligations, making him entirely a vessel for God’s work, and has made it official church policy since the 12th century. Will ordaining married priests save the Catholic Church from decline? 2019-10-07T04:00:00Z Her father worked for Delta, fixing planes for the Atlanta institution that helped to make the city a worldly concern. How Atlanta History Shaped Lil Baby and Generations of Rappers 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The haunting sense of mortality and eternity in Dickinson’s work often takes a back seat here to more worldly concerns. Review: A Captive Emily Dickinson in ‘Because I Could Not Stop’ 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z It was a place of absolute tranquillity, serene and still — the end of the world with no worldly concerns. Impossible to Forget: Lago Todos los Santos, Chile 2011-01-07T19:55:00Z Especially when your job inevitably drenches you in such worldly concerns. Collecting valued memories, one sports card at a time 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Francis in his homily advised priests not to focus on worldly concerns such as power, planning and bureaucracy. Pope marks Holy Thursday ahead of prison feet-washing ritual 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z A priest is supposed to be married to God and not be distracted by what some consider to be worldly concerns like a wife or a family. Could the Pope say 'yes' to married priests? 2019-10-05T04:00:00Z These fundamentalist evangelicals really believed in participation in the political system, as opposed to "Well, those worldly concerns are just a distraction from our pursuit of our heavenly goals." How Southern white women drove the GOP to Donald Trump 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z The World Economic Forum is a lot more than champagne cocktails and canapes; it involves intelligent discussions of complex issues and worldly concerns. Populism Is Waning, Which Is Reason to Party in Davos 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z Both Bannon’s and Kushner’s appointments are a testament to Trump’s valuing of loyalty above all worldly concerns of expertise, basic competence and truth. Steve Bannon seemed indestructible. But with a fickle president, anything’s possible | Michael Paarlberg 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z Located a half-hour west of Chattanooga, just off Interstate 24, Sweetens Cove is guaranteed to distract you from worldly concerns and worries using a combination of charm, character and railroad ties. Always Time For Nine: Sweetens Cove Golf Course - Golf Digest 2017-01-22T05:00:00Z Withdrawn from all worldly concerns, he bends over his books, while the fleshless skull beside them reminds us of the transience of all living things, that from birth on, death is a settled matter. Günter Grass: ‘When the time comes, we will rest on leaves’ 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z This is—and I must underscore the point—not a rejection of worldly concerns. God, Man and Politics—We Can Do Better 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z The naked mole rat has traded its worldly concerns — vanity, seeing the sun, independence, self-expression — for something else. The Verge Review of Animals: The naked mole rat | The Verge 2015-10-18T04:00:00Z Although we cannot admit this axiom in matters of revealed religion, yet in many worldly concerns it does hold. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z With her two boys, aged ten and fourteen, Mabel Rich was left to care for the worldly concerns of the household as well as for their education. The Thirteenth Greatest of Centuries 2012-01-28T03:00:21.937Z For this reason I do not wish to live, as I cannot be understood; in order, therefore, not to be despised, I must renounce all worldly concerns whatever. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume II (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:10.110Z He was so much taken up with spiritual things, that he left all his worldly concerns to the care of a faithful servant. Memorials of the Independent Churches in Northamptonshire with biographical notices of their pastors, and some account of the puritan ministers who laboured in the county. 2011-10-13T02:00:37.230Z No, he had always kept holy the Lord’s day—never travelled on it—never attended to worldly concerns between midnight on Saturday and the morning of Monday. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z The real Christian is not intent upon worldly concerns, or delicious fare; for his interior eye is directed to that bread which endureth unto eternal life. True Christianity 2010-12-25T03:00:12.817Z The titles of his tunes — like “Swiftboating” and “Skateboard Intifada,” both from his latest album — point to his worldly concerns. | Connecticut: Homegrown Jazz in 3 Flavors at New Haven Festival 2010-07-31T01:35:00Z Thus, as far as regards what are called worldly concerns, I am perfectly tranquil, and as free or freer from care as if my signature should be able to draw £1000 from some banker. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume II (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:10.110Z On the contrary, I take pleasure in all the worldly concerns of my friends. Glories of Spain One might hear such measures without thought of lapse of time or of worldly concerns. The Goddess of Atvatabar Being the history of the discovery of the interior world and conquest of Atvatabar From this austere way of life Caraffa was called, in 1536, to a situation which engaged him more directly in worldly concerns. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 Even in my worldly concerns I have been blessed. The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Volume III. 1791-1804 The doctor and solicitor must take care of your worldly concerns. The Galaxy, Volume 23, No. 2, February, 1877 The Sabbath was the Lord's day; man must not attend on it to his own worldly concerns. History of Religion A Sketch of Primitive Religious Beliefs and Practices, and of the Origin and Character of the Great Systems So likewise the religious, that forsake their vocations to re-engage in worldly concerns and profits, lose the reward of eternal life, and entail upon themselves everlasting perdition. Mediaeval Tales And it is indisputably true, that in religion we have to argue and plead with men for principles of action, the wisdom and expediency of which are universally acknowledged in matters of worldly concern. A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians, in the Middle and Higher Classes in this Country, Contrasted with Real Christianity. The most that we can do is to keep them at school, &c., and instruct them in their worldly concerns. The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada Since his marriage he had placed all worldly concerns in Susan’s hands—no child could have known less than he did how to manage them—the consequences were inevitable. Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs A Tale of Land and Sea I loved exceedingly to converse on religious subjects, indeed I took no pleasure in any worldly concerns, and found all worldly possessions vain. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs Man's highest aspiration and aim is, to know Brahmá absolutely: to have attained this knowledge implies a total renunciation of worldly concerns, to coalesce with, to be ultimately absorbed in, reunited with, Brahmá. Hindu Law and Judicature from the Dharma-Sástra of Yájnavalkya So far, indeed, as those worldly concerns go, whereof you hint, I am provided for. Little Novels of Italy In his teaching, too, he endeavored to make "a worldly concern subservient to the noblest duties and the most intensive goodness." The Journal of Negro History, Volume 2, 1917 However, now that the fateful hour is drawing nigh, and because it is a matter of faith, not a worldly concern, therefore I have given thee a glimpse of what hath transpired. Selections From the Writings of the Báb My dear William, I am extremely sorry at the misfortune of your legs; I beg you will never let any worldly concern interfere with the more serious matter, the safety of your life and limbs. The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham He did not in his worldly concerns shew that address which often distinguishes the Italians, but he took delight in thought, and did not dread the fatigue of meditation. Corinne, Volume 1 (of 2) Or Italy You have seen me in prosperity, and in adversity; and know how much I estimate worldly concerns, according to their influencing the opinion of my real friends. The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Vol. I. With A Supplement Of Interesting Letters By Distinguished Characters In fact, there can be no necessity for this constant appeal to the Spirit in all our worldly concerns, while we possess our reason as men. A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 3 With good management there would have been sufficient for a man of his simple requirements, but in nothing was he so deficient as in business ability, or the faculty of looking after his worldly concerns. Beethoven I want to call your attention to the extraordinary list of worldly concerns in which this spiritual leader holds official position. Conditions in Utah Speech of Hon. Thomas Kearns of Utah, in the Senate of the United States It delighted them both to deal once more in worldly concerns--families, names, places, and dates--with a person of understanding. A Diversity of Creatures Through the highest moral elevation a man may attain absolute dispassion towards world-experiences and retire in body, mind, and speech from all worldly concerns. A History of Indian Philosophy, Volume 1 Right here must come in a line of truth that will lead us from the spirit of dictation in our prayers to God in all matters pertaining to our worldly concerns. The Wonders of Prayer A Record of Well Authenticated and Wonderful Answers to Prayer She is to give me advice about my worldly concerns, and not before I need it! Life and Letters of Robert Browning His religion was a thing altogether apart from his worldly concerns. My Bondage and My Freedom But if now, we could in the time of good fortune, make provision against any worldly concerns, which might arise at any season of future adversity, we might in fact prolong and preserve it. Hung Lou Meng, Book I Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books Whoever enters Mekka, whether pilgrim or not, is enjoined by the law to visit the Temple immediately, and not to attend to any worldly concern whatever, before he has done so. Travels in Arabia; comprehending an account of those territories in Hedjaz which the Mohammedans regard as sacred That anyone so stately should treat himself and his own worldly concerns with so much naïveté had been a source of frequent surprise to her. Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume I The alderman, who was supposed to be very knowing in all worldly concerns, sanctioned the affair with his approbation. Tales and Novels — Volume 01 I soon forgot the worldly concerns that plagued me as I was soaking in the simplicity of nature, not a simplicity of form, for all things are incomprehensively complex, but simplicity of meaning. The Revolutions of Time We, on the other hand, who are pre-eminently clear-sighted in worldly concerns of law and government and in all subsidiary branches of mentality, cannot bring ourselves to reason dispassionately on non-practical subjects. Old Calabria When the husband dies, and the responsibility for the household changes hands, then are all ornaments cast aside as a sign of the widow's renunciation of worldly concerns. The Home and the World But Butler, with all deference to his great name be it said, imports into questions of conscience and into the spiritual domain a principle really applicable only to worldly concerns. Lectures and Essays Forget all worldly concerns, expel all cares and anxieties, let go of passions and desires, give up ideas and thoughts, set your mind at liberty absolutely, and make it as clear as a burnished mirror. The Religion of the Samurai A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan But Mr. Parker, since his lady's illness, seemed to be withdrawn from all worldly concerns. South Wind I would as soon have expected a mummy to wag its tongue and utter English, he looked so thin and dried and removed from this life and all worldly concerns. The Golden Slipper : and other problems for Violet Strange |
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