and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.

sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

What then has become of your blessing? For I can testify that, if it were possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.

One thing that has to cease among Christians is the appeal to an audience to give with the promise of getting something.

Wealth is not to feed our egos, but to feed the hungry and to help people help themselves.

Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse.

It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing. It is not how much we give, but how much love is put in the giving.

It is not from your own goods that you give to the beggar; it is a portion of his own that you are restoring to him. The Earth belongs to all. So you are paying back a debt and think you are making a gift to which you are not bound.

Fast offerings are used for one purpose only: to bless the lives of those in need.