In the second book, Clement provides practical rules on living a Christian life. He argues against overindulgence in food and in favour of good table manners. While prohibiting drunkenness, he promotes the drinking of alcohol in moderation following 1 Timothy 5:23. Clement argues for a simple way of life in accordance with the innate simplicity of Christian monotheism. He condemns elaborate and expensive furnishings and clothing, and argues against overly passionate music and perfumes, but Clement does not believe in the abandonment of worldly pleasures and argues that the Christian should be able to express joy in God's creation through gaiety and partying. He opposes the wearing of garlands, because the picking of the flowers ultimately kills a beautiful creation of God, and the garland resembles the crown of thorns.
in the second book clement provides practical rules on living a christian life he argues against overindulgence in food and in favour of good table manners while prohibiting drunkenness he promotes the drinking of alcohol in moderation following 1 timothy 523 clement argues for a simple way of life in accordance with the innate simplicity of christian monotheism he condemns elaborate and expensive furnishings and clothing and argues against overly passionate music and perfumes but clement does not believe in the abandonment of worldly pleasures and argues that the christian should be able to express joy in god's creation through gaiety and partying he opposes the wearing of garlands because the picking of the flowers ultimately kills a beautiful creation of god and the garland resembles the crown of thorns