The book WAS a reaction against another book was it not? Therefore it was not primarily written as a positive treatment on the subject of how to help the poor, but to primarily correct a false theological view - i.e. a reaction. Reactions NEVER show the full story.

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"If a commission by an earthly king is considered a honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?"
-- David Livingstone