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Liberality
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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is a term denoting a generous disposition of mind, exerting itself in giving largely. It is thus distinguished from its synonymes generosity and bounty. Liberality implies acts of mere giving or spending; generosity, acts of greatness; bounty, acts of kindness. Liberality is a natural disposition; generosity proceeds from elevation of sentiment; bounty from religious motives. Liberality denotes freedom of spirit; generosity, greatness of soul; bounty, openness of heart.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Liberality'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/l/liberality.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Liberality'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/l/liberality.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
