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We take it ourselves, but do not supply it to others; we praise charity and deny it to those in need; from slaves we become free and have no pity for slaves like us; being hungry, we are filled and pass by the one who is poor; Having the generous giver and treasure keeper of God, we have become stingy and uncommunicative with the poor. Our sheep are prolific, but there are more naked than sheep; The storerooms are crowded because of the multitude stored in them, but we do not have mercy on the oppressed. For this reason God does not open His hand, because we have blocked brotherly love. This is why the fields are dry, 7 because love has grown cold. The voice of those praying is heard in vain and dissipates in the air, because we did not listen to those pleading (1).
Whoever has more than what is needed for everyday needs is obliged to use it all for charity, according to the commandment of the Lord, who has given us everything we have (4).
The conversation was spoken during times of famine and drought.
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