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What does it mean?
Imperfect charity near death brings great fear, which can cause purgatorial punishment and block entry into the kingdom.
In plain terms
Faulty charity at death can cause fear and spiritual penalty.
What can you take from it?
Seek sincere charity without fear.

Where it applies

  • end‑of‑life care
  • last rites

Putting it to work

  • practice genuine giving
  • address fears about mortality

Questions to consider

  • What does sincere charity look like for you?

Another view

Many view charity as a moral act without fear of punishment.

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