Clement of Alexandria



Who is the
Rich Man That
Shall Be Saved?

Chapter 24




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Who is the Rich Man That Shall Be Saved?

Translated by William Wilson

Chapter 24


You may even go against wealth. Say, “Certainly Christ does not debar me from property. The Lord does not envy.” But do you see yourself overcome and overthrown by it? Leave it, throw it away, hate, renounce, flee. “Even if thy right eye offend thee,” quickly “cut it out.” Better is the kingdom of God to a man with one eye, than the fire to one who is unmutilated. Whether hand, or foot, or soul, hate it. For if it is destroyed here for Christ’s sake, it will be restored to life yonder.





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