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Jul 2020
1h 30m

What is the Spiritual Benefit of Almsgiv...

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou, and Ancient Faith Ministries
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Dr. Constantinou continues her exploration of the Book of James, following up first on the relationship between God and temptation. She also discusses the importance of doing good deeds, especially almsgiving, according to St. John Chrysostom. Why does he emphasize almsgiving so frequently? What spiritual benefits arise from almsgiving? 
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