Thomas Mocket, Puritan minister, lists good reasons for generosity to the needy. This list ended up in the Westminster C.F. Among benefits of giving are that it opens hearts of those refreshed, and stops the mouths of religion’s critics.

In contrast, I hear Puritan scholars endorse contemporary books on Christian advice to the young which don’t mention liberality, but the need to resist the trans movement.

How can you give glory to God?

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Thomas Parker, English Congregationalist, on the church in the city. Reflecting on Job’s example (29:16), he asks if we are feet to the lame. If we were to disappear, would the neighborhood, family, or workplace feel as if there were an eclipse of a great light?

I’ve heard that some wait staff at restaurants dread the news that the convention coming to town is a Christian one, because it will mean less tips.

How can you be eyes to the blind?

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