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for those who act in accordance with truth will prosper in all their activities. To all those who practice righteousness
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give alms from your possessions, and do not let your eye begrudge the gift when you make it. Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor, 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 almsgiving delivers from death and keeps you from going into the Darkness.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.