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Does a vow of poverty make you holy?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

No, the only thing that makes you holy is to be set apart for the Lord Jesus' work. And to receive HIM as your Lord and Savior.
That is the only thing that makes you holy.

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