Catena Aurea on Matthew 7:9–11: Augustine of Hippo

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CommentAugustine of HippoPublic domainMatthew 7:9–11

For that good thing which makes men good is God. Gold and silver are good things not as making you good, but as with them you may do good. If then we be evil, yet as having a Father who is good let us not remain ever evil.

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Also cites: Serm., 61, 3

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