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“Give some of your food to the one who is hungry and some of your clothing to those who are naked. Give away all your surplus to the poor, and don't let your eye be resentful when you give your things away.
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“Place your bread and wine on the tombs of the righteous, but don't give anything to sinners.
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“Get advice from everyone who is wise, and don't despise what they say, since all advice is useful.
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“At every opportunity praise God and ask him to make all your ways straight and all your activities prosper. No nation has good counsel, but the Lord himself gives good counsel. The Lord will bring down whomever he wishes, even as far as hell below. For this reason, my son, remember these instructions, and don't let them be erased from your heart.
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"And now, my child, I want you to know that I have placed ten talents of silver in trust with Gabael the son of Gabrias in Rages of Media.