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On that day Tobit remembered the money which he had left in trust with Gabael at Rages in Media, and he said to himself;
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"I have asked for death. Why do I not call my son Tobias so that I may explain to him about the money before I die?"
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So he called him and said, "My son, when I die, bury me, and do not neglect your mother. Honor her all the days of your life; do what is pleasing to her, and do not grieve her.
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Remember, my son, that she faced many dangers for you while you were yet unborn. When she dies bury her beside me in the same grave.
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"Remember the Lord our God all your days, my son, and refuse to sin or to transgress his commandments. Live uprightly all the days of your life, and do not walk in the ways of wrongdoing.
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For if you do what is true, your ways will prosper through your deeds.
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Give alms from your possessions to all who live uprightly, and do not let your eye begrudge the gift when you make it. Do not turn your face away from any poor man, and the face of God will not be turned away from you.
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If you have many possessions, make your gift from them in proportion; if few, do not be afraid to give according to the little you have.
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So you will be laying up a good treasure for yourself against the day of necessity.
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For charity delivers from death and keeps you from entering the darkness;