![]() I have omitted the fifth sermon as well as some other passages which are not. For if you wish to show kindness, you must not require an accounting of a persons life, but merely correct his poverty and fill his need. The message of the story of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) is brought home to every person in these six sermons of Chrysostom with clarity, insight into the human dilemma, compassion and judgment. from the text published by Migne ( PG 48.963-1054 ). And yet, as the modern reader is confronted with his words, it becomes apparent that he too is being addressed Chrysostom's words are words proclaiming the truth of the Gospel to all people of all times. Knowing well the realities of life in the world, the temptation of rich and poor alike, this great orator - "the golden-mouthed" - addresses the questions of wealth and poverty in the lives of people of his day. ![]() ![]() Allen, the sermons of St John Chrysostom are noted as classical commentaries on the Christian life. ![]()
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