Alms Quote by Saint John Chrysostom
“Almsgiving above all else requires money, but even this shines with a brighter luster when the alms are given from our poverty. The widow who paid in the two mites was poorer than any human, but she outdid them all.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Homily on the Widow's Mites, 4th century
True generosity is measured by the sacrifice behind it, not the amount given; even the poorest can give the greatest value through heartfelt offering.
In simple terms: Giving from poverty shows true devotion.
Key Takeaway
Give what you can, with sincerity.
Themes
generosity
poverty
faith
sacrifice
Mood
humble
inspirational
Type
religious
ethical
When to use this quote
- charitable giving
- personal budgeting
- community support
- faith practice
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
selflessness
spiritual wealth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one give meaningfully without money?
- What does true generosity look like?
A Different Perspective
May be misinterpreted as encouraging poverty; not all can give financially.
![“Some[FN#218] may think these are cases of good cause and bad effect. We have, however, to analyze these causes and effects in order to find in what relation they stand. In the first case the good action of almsgiving produces the good effect of lessening the sufferings of the poor, who should be…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c59/kaiten-nukariya-793_quote_some-fn-218-may-think-these-are-cases-of_1268064.jpg)
![“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)