Origen of Alexandria: Bearing the Burdens of the Poor, Fulfilling the Law of Christ

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“By burdens he means the needs of the body. So to the extent that anyone is richer in resources, he is called to bear the poor person’s burden and relieve poverty by his abundance.”

Origen of Alexandria (c. 185-254) in Commentary on Romans 10.6.