Testament of the Twelve Patriarchs 5
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The copy of the words of Issachar. For he called his sons and said to them: Hearken, my children, to Issachar your father; give ear to the words of him who is beloved of the Lord.
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I was born the fifth son to Jacob, by way of hire of the mandrakes. For Reuben my brother brought in mandrakes from the field, and Rachel met him and took them.
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I was a husbandman, men, and lived as a simple man. I sowed my field with diligence, and I offered the first-fruits to the Lord and to my father in faith.
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And the Lord increased ten-thousandfold His benefits in my hands. And Jacob knew that God helped my simplicity, for on every poor man and every one in distress I bestowed the good things of the earth in the singleness of my heart.
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And now, hearken to me, my children, and walk in singleness of heart, for I have seen in it all that is well-pleasing to the Lord.
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The single-minded man coveteth not gold, he overreacheth not his neighbour, he longeth not after manifold dainties, he delighteth not in varied apparel.
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He doth not desire to live a long life but only waiteth for the will of God. And the spirits of deceit have no power against him.
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Keep therefore, my children, the law of God, and get singleness, and walk in guilelessness, not playing the busybody with the business of your neighbour.
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