“The Holy Spirit speaks in the Scriptures, saying, "By alms and by faith sins are cleansed." Surely not those sins which had been contracted before, for they are purged by the blood and sanctification of Christ. Likewise again he says, "As water quenches fire, so do alms quench sin." Here also it is shown and proved th…”
Cyprian, 3th c. — Treatise VIII. On Works and Alms 2
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6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
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4The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
— Proverbs 16:6 —
7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.