“If we are blessed by God with material prosperity, then we need to thank God for this.  If Jesus taught us that we can do good to the poor according to our will, this would mean that we thank God through the deeds of sharing our own wealth with those in need.  That is expected of those who accept the Gospel.”
(Fr Stephen Kostoff) [Alms; Works of Mercy]

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