Alms Quote by Eugenia Price
“We are a material-mad race of people. Build, increase, expand, pile up, hoard! More and more and more. "If we can just make enough money to-to- !" Jesus said: "Sell what ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth."”
About This Quote
The quote critiques consumerist greed and contrasts it with spiritual teachings about generosity and non‑attachment.
In simple terms: It warns against endless material accumulation and urges charitable giving.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize generosity over hoarding.
Themes
materialism
spirituality
greed
generosity
values
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- community service
- religious practice
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
consumerism
almsgiving
detachment
wealth
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your consumption reflect your values?
- What would you give away if you weren’t afraid to lose?
A Different Perspective
Materialism can be deeply ingrained and hard to change.
![“Give a drink of water as alms to the birds which go forth at morning, and deem that they have a better right than men [to thy charity]. For their race brings not harm upon thee in any wise, when thou fearest it from thine own race.” quote by Al-Maʿarri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/915/al-ma-arri-47224_alms_give-a-drink-of-water-as-alms-to-the-bir_171746.jpg)
