As to those who hoard gold and silver and spend it not in…
“As to those who hoard gold and silver and spend it not in God's path, give them, then, the tidings of a painful agony: on a day when these things shall be heated in hell-fire, and their foreheads, and their sides, and their backs shall be branded therewith.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Hoarding wealth without charitable use leads to divine punishment
In simple terms: Riches kept selfishly bring suffering
Key Takeaway
Use wealth for good, avoid greed
Themes
greed
spirituality
morality
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
religious
ethical
When to use this quote
- Donating to charity
- volunteering
- ethical investing
Key Concepts
Theology
ethical economics
afterlife consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true generosity mean to you?
- How can you balance wealth and moral duty?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of hell‑fire may be symbolic, not literal