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Augustine of Hippo, on 1Tim 6:17
Augustine of Hippo · A.D. 354–430
1Tim 6:17 · Douay-Rheims
“Charge the rich of this world not to be highminded, nor to trust in the uncertainty of riches, but in the living God, (who giveth us abundantly all things to enjoy,)”
On this verse:
“It wasn't riches he was in dread of, but the disease of riches. The disease of riches is great pride. A grand spirit it is indeed, that in the midst of riches is not prone to this disease, a spirit greater than its riches, surpassing them not by desiring but by despising them.”
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.