If you say that the gift to the Temple stands if he recovers, what if he declares all his belongings ownerless? Both the rich and the poor can avail themselves of his possessions, so his act is somewhat meritorious - does it stand if he recovers?
If you say that in the above case, the merit is not enough and he does not resolve to give completely, what if he distributes all only to the poor? Is there a complete resolve?
All these questions remain unanswered.
Art: Poor People on the Seashore by Pablo Picasso
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