Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV And for this reason did the Lord, instead of that [commandment], "Thou shalt not commit adultery," forbid even concupiscence; and instead of that which runs thus, "Thou shalt not kill," He prohibited anger; and instead of the law enjoining the giving of tithes, [He told us] to share[156] Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II And ff he speaks thus of marriage, in reference to which God says, "Multiply," how do you not think that senseless display is by the Lord's authority to be banished? Wherefore also the Lord says, "Sell what thou hast, and give to the poor; and come, follow me."[92] Clement of Alexandria Who is the Rich Man that Shall Be Saved? X. "If thou wilt be perfect."[11] Tertullian On Idolatry "My work was my subsistence." Nay, but "all things are to be sold, and divided to the needy."[82] Cyprian Treatise III On the Lapsed And therefore the Lord the teacher of good things, forewarning for the future time, says, "If thou wilt be perfect, go, sell all that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me."[11] Cyprian Treatise VIII On Works and Alms He said, "If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come and follow me."[25]