Evagrius Ponticus on Money
Browse 2 quotations attributed to Evagrius Ponticus, catalogued under money, with dates where available.
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Attributed to Evagrius Ponticus, entry #119235: "Do not desire wealth for giving to the poor."
Attributed to Evagrius Ponticus, entry #233011: "97. One of the brethren owned only a book of the Gospels. He sold this and gave the money for the support of the poor. He made a statement that deserves remembrance: "I have sold …"
2 Quotes by Evagrius Ponticus on Money
"Do not desire wealth for giving to the poor."
"97. One of the brethren owned only a book of the Gospels. He sold this and gave the money for the support of the poor. He made a statement that deserves remembrance: "I have sold the very word that speaks to me saying: 'Sell your possessions and give to the poor.'"