If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need
but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?
- 1 John 3:17
Acting selfishly is human nature, and therefore forgivable.
Publicly advocating selfishness as a virtue in the name of Jesus is far worse.
Man should not consider his material possession his own,
but as common to all, so as to share them without hesitation when others are in need.
- Saint Thomas Aquinas
The only wealth which you will keep forever
is the wealth you have given away.
- Marcus Aurelius
Further reading: We Belong to Each Other
Giving Love and Comfort
Practicing Compassion
Giving of Yourself
The Power of Generosity
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