evangelical counsels

English

Noun

evangelical counsels pl (normally plural, singular evangelical counsel)

  1. (Christianity) Chastity, poverty (or perfect charity), and obedience, given by Jesus of Nazareth in the Canonical gospels as advice for those who desire to become perfect.
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