Deuteronomy 30:11

Verse 11. Above. Hebrew “separated, unknown,” and so forth Septuagint “too heavy.” Saint Paul (Romans 10:6,) adapts this to the Christian law, which is the perfection of that given by Moses. The precepts of Jesus Christ are well known, and easily accomplished ( Calmet.) by the sincere lover of justice, ( Bible.) assisted by powerful grace. Saint Augustine q. 54. Saint Peter (Acts 15) insinuates, that it was very difficult under the old law, to comply with all the regulations, at a time when the sacraments did not convey such great graces. D.