Deuteronomy 15:7
The true temple of Christ is the believer's soul. Decorate it, dress it, offer gifts to it, welcome Christ in it. For what use are walls that blaze with jewels when Christ, in His poor people, is in danger of starving to death?
Your possessions aren't yours anymore, but they have been entrusted to your stewardship. Remember Ananias and Sapphira—because they were afraid of the future, they kept what they owned. Be careful not to rashly waste what is Christ's. That is, don't foolishly give the poor's property to those who aren't poor. Otherwise, as a wise man once told us, charity would actually destroy charity.
For to be a Christian and not merely seem like one is the greatest thing. But, somehow or other, those who please the world most please Christ the least. I am warning you as a friend warns a friend before you embark on your new lifestyle. I would rather fail by my ability than by my will in serving you. For I want you to keep your footing where I have fallen.
—Jerome
Readings taken from Day by Day with the Early Church Fathers
The true temple of Christ is the believer's soul. Decorate it, dress it, offer gifts to it, welcome Christ in it. For what use are walls that blaze with jewels when Christ, in His poor people, is in danger of starving to death?
Your possessions aren't yours anymore, but they have been entrusted to your stewardship. Remember Ananias and Sapphira—because they were afraid of the future, they kept what they owned. Be careful not to rashly waste what is Christ's. That is, don't foolishly give the poor's property to those who aren't poor. Otherwise, as a wise man once told us, charity would actually destroy charity.
For to be a Christian and not merely seem like one is the greatest thing. But, somehow or other, those who please the world most please Christ the least. I am warning you as a friend warns a friend before you embark on your new lifestyle. I would rather fail by my ability than by my will in serving you. For I want you to keep your footing where I have fallen.
—Jerome
Readings taken from Day by Day with the Early Church Fathers
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