preceptive
Example Sentences
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But there is a great difference between his decretive and his preceptive will.
From War Inconsistent with the Religion of Jesus Christ by Dodge, David Low
Nothing, therefore, remains for them, but either to acknowledge this clear distinction between the providential and preceptive will of God, or then profess the lawfulness of both the above mentioned powers.
From Act, Declaration, & Testimony for the Whole of our Covenanted Reformation, as Attained to, and Established in Britain and Ireland; Particularly Betwixt the Years 1638 and 1649, Inclusive by Presbytery, The Reformed
Thus far they are correct, but it is apprehended that they do not make a proper distinction between the ordination of God and his preceptive will for man.
From War Inconsistent with the Religion of Jesus Christ by Dodge, David Low
Rubrics, directive and preceptive, in administration of the Sacraments, 2669 c.
From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Callan, Charles Jerome
It will not be refused, that all such preceptive magistrates are also providential.
From Act, Declaration, & Testimony for the Whole of our Covenanted Reformation, as Attained to, and Established in Britain and Ireland; Particularly Betwixt the Years 1638 and 1649, Inclusive by Presbytery, The Reformed
