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No man who wars entangles himself with worldly business, because he wants to please him who has chosen him to be a soldier. And though a man strive to win a competition, yet he is not crowned unless he strives lawfully. The husbandman who labours must first receive of the fruits.

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No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown(A) except by competing according to the rules. The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.(B)

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