Summary of Treasure in Heaven (Chronicles of the Desert, Ep. 5)

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The YouTube video "Treasure in Heaven (Chronicles of the Desert, Ep. 5)" tells two stories that illustrate the importance of charity and prudence. In the first story, a wealthy woman gives away her silver coins to a monk, and in the second story, a monk lends money to others and eventually has to return the money. The video demonstrates that it is important to be both charitable and prudent with one's money.

• 00:00:00 These two stories illustrate the importance of charity and prudence. In the first story, a wealthy woman gives away her silver coins to a monk, and in the second story, a monk lends money to others and eventually has to return the money.
• 00:05:00 A monk owes money to another monk, and when he goes to ask for alms, he finds a coin on the ground. He returns to his cell and prays for guidance, and soon after, the same monk comes back and asks about the debt. Abba John goes and picks up the coin and takes it to Abba James, who is astonished at his great discretion.