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Simplicity: John Chrysostom on Wealth and Generosity - Illustration on generosity | IllustrateTheWord

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Simplicity: John Chrysostom on Wealth and Generosity

By John ChrysostomSource: John Chrysostom - Homilies on Wealth and Poverty (Public Domain)188 words

Teaching on Simplicity from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom on Wealth and Generosity

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Topics & Themes

generosity wealth sharing justice

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Luke 12:33-34 Acts 4:32-35 2 Corinthians 8:13-15

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