Practice what’s good, and from the God-given fruit of your labors, give generously to all in need, not wavering about whether you should give to this or that person. Give to everyone, because God wants to give to all people from his own gifts. Therefore, the recipients will give an accounting to God, explaining why and for what purpose they received. For those receiving while they are afflicted [with need] will not be judged, but those receiving hypocritically will pay a penalty. - Shepherd of Hermas, 27, 4-5#patristics #soteriology