ACC ~ Luke 16 v14

LOVERS OF MONEY WILL NOT POSSESS THE PURSE THAT CANNOT BE TAKEN AWAY

CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA: Being lovers of money, they repeatedly did not judge matters before them according to what was agreeable to the laws of God. On the contrary, they judged inequitably and in opposition to God’s will… .

Since it says that the Pharisees were lovers of money, they derided Jesus for directing them by his healthful doctrines to praiseworthy conduct and making them want saintly glories. He tells them that it was their duty to sell their possessions and distribute them to the poor. They would then possess in heaven a treasure that could not be stolen, purses that could not be harmed, and wealth that would not have to be abandoned. COMMENTARY ON LUKE, HOMILY 110. [1]

[1] CGSL 446-47**.