Give to everyone who asks something from you and do not demand it back because the Father wants his gifts to be distributed to everyone. Anyone who can follow this commandment and give like this is blessed and is declared “Not Guilty.” Woe to anyone who receives. Anyone who receives while in need is not guilty. But anyone who receives when not in need is like a thief who should be locked up until he confesses and pays back for what he has stolen. He will not be set free until he has paid the last penny. Nevertheless, it has been said, “Let your gift sweat in your hand until you know to whom
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