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Matthew 6:17

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17 But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face;

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Charity #156

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156. And unless constant uses are done, a break in the continuity is brought about; and during this interval he may turn aside to all loves and the lustings therefrom, and thus not only be discontinuing his charity, but also get drawn away from uses. In this way the charity perishes, by reason of its opposites; and he serves two masters. 1

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