Irenaeus of Lyons: Share everything you have with the poor, the good, and even your enemies

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“Instead of the tithes which the law commanded, the Lord said to divide everything we have with the poor. And he said to love not only our neighbors but also our enemies, and to be givers and sharers not only with the good but also to be liberal givers toward those who take away our possessions.”

Irenaeus of Lyons (130-202) in Against Heresies 4.13.3.