 | C. M. - 1844 - 172 páginas
...the 13th chapter of the 1st epistle to the Corinthians, where St. Paul says, ' Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.' " Thus you see, my dearest child, the word charity does not mean merely giving money or clothes... | |
 | Archibald Alexander - 1844 - 416 páginas
...claims the reputation of virtue or piety, by splendid acts of public beneficence. ' Though I give all my goods to feed the poor, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.' XII. EXERCISE incessant vigilance against the dangers and temptations by which you are surrounded,... | |
 | Anne Howard (novelist.) - 1845 - 262 páginas
...munificent,'' said Barbara, " and his gifts to the poor and needy are large indeed. But ' though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.' •)• Mr. Dixon does not show Christian charity in any way besides almsgiving. His temper... | |
 | William Whewell - 1845 - 438 páginas
...they are not the results of such affections they are valueless. (1 Cor. xii., 3), Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. 614. The first Christians were a small portion of the civil community in which they lived... | |
 | Alexander Watson - 1845 - 612 páginas
...does faith live, when it works by love. St. Paul sets charity above almsgiving. " Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing." Now almsgiving is one of the most characteristic works of charity ; insomuch that in common... | |
 | Thomas Kerchever Arnold - 1847 - 572 páginas
...FEBRUARY 1. ML EXOD. x. MARK i. | EL EXOD. xi. 1 COR. xiii. 1 Cor. xiii. 3. " And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing." If external acts of charity do not proceed from charity, that is, from a love of GOD, and... | |
 | Thomas Wilson - 1847 - 324 páginas
...to excuse what is evil in his brethren, as far as truth will suffer him. ALMS. " Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing." — 1 Cor. xiii. 3. If external acts of charity do not proceed from charity, that is, from... | |
 | Lorenzo Dow - 1850 - 636 páginas
...more than giving away a few old worn out clothes to a beggar". For thus saith Paul; 'Though I give ALL my goods to feed the poor, and have NOT CHARITY, it profiteth me nothing.' ' And though a man had all Knowledge and all Faith ; so as to remove mountains, and talk... | |
 | David Thomas - 1882 - 446 páginas
...The Lord judgeth not as man judgeth," &c. The motive is the soul of the deed. " Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing." Do not judge the desire by the effort, but judge the effort put forth by the desire. The... | |
 | 1853 - 400 páginas
...live, while they were careless of the glory of God ? Remember (1 Cor. xiii. 3), "Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing." 3. Are there any who desire to act as stewards, who know they must give account? Pray for more faith.... | |
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And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. 
