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Meanings of almsgiving in English
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Examples for "alms-giving"
Examples for "alms-giving"
1
Rarely was she, herself, present at that alms-giving; more rarely still was I.
2
Cornelius' alms-giving and prayers were kept in heaven as a memorial.
3
The others are declaration of faith, five daily prayers, alms-giving and the pilgrimage to Mecca.
4
His monarchical and theological instincts know nothing but authority, obedience, and alms-giving, under the name of charity.
5
It is not charity or alms-giving.
Usage of almsgiving in English
1
So almsgiving, and ordinances, and prayer give the poor man no peace.
2
A kind word with forgiveness is better than almsgiving followed by injury.
3
Why should there by any necessity for almsgiving in a civilized community?
4
Objection 1: It would seem that almsgiving is not an act of charity.
5
Objection 1: It would seem that almsgiving is not a matter of precept.
6
And the merrier both for rich and poor, when gentlemen see their almsgiving.
7
The mediæval teaching on almsgiving is very well summarised by Fr.
8
Therefore it seems that almsgiving is not a matter of precept.
9
Therefore almsgiving is an act of justice and not of charity.
10
Therefore almsgiving is not an act of charity, but of religion.
11
But almsgiving is offering a sacrifice to God, according to Heb.
12
Stress is laid on prayer, ablution, fasting, almsgiving, and the pilgrimage to Mecca.
13
Accordingly almsgiving can be materially without charity, but to give alms formally, i.e.
14
Now is tipping almsgiving, and are servants among the deserving classes?
15
Especially during Lent when almsgiving is part of the deal.
16
St. Nicolas was extremely hospitable, and very liberal in almsgiving.
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