“Poverty is not always praiseworthy, but only that which is practiced intentionally according to the evangelical aim. Many are poor in their resources but very grasping in their intention; poverty does not save these; on the contrary, their intention condemns them. Accordingly, not he who is poor is by all means blesse…”
Basil of Caesarea, 4th c. — HOMILIES ON THE PSALMS 16:5 (PS 34)
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6This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
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4I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
5They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
— Psalms 34:6 —
7The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
8O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.