The stupidity of almsgiving

During this time of Lent.  Prayers, fasting and almsgiving.  The times in my life I've chosen to participate in lent the hardest part for me is giving.  I know this about myself.  I haven't changed much.  The tradition is strange and difficult.  It causes turmoil.  It could possibly be one of the most contentious things about Christianity, but it never gets discussed at all.  A top secret, need to know topic?  It  creates shame, and grandiosity.  Greed and envy.  How can it be this topic manages to stay away from controversy.

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