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The Voice of the Early Church. I.
By Clement of Alexandria
(Greek Church; 150–215)
I KNOW that God has given us the use of goods, but only as far as is necessary; and He has determined that the use be common. It is absurd and disgraceful for one to live magnificently and luxuriously when so many are hungry.
