The fundamental facts about the Greek was that he had to use his mind. The ancient priest had … - Edith Hamilton

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If I try to make only enough money for my family' immediate needs, it may violate Scripture. . . . Even though earning just enough to meet the needs of my family may seem non materialistic, it's actually selfish when I could earn enough to care for others as well.

Edith Hamilton

The fundamental facts about the Greek was that he had to use his mind. The ancient priest had said, "Thus far and no farther. We set the limits of thought. " The Greeks said, All things are to be examined and called into question. There are no limits set on thought.

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