When the alms are great, even the saint distrusts The dictionary defines alms as that money or good that is given as help to a needy person. For the Bible, alms are money or goods that are given to the poor, or other works of charity that are carried out for them... "Testimonies of fraternal charity", "practice of justice that pleases God", this is how religious people speak of almsgiving… They take it for granted that, whether it consists of money or a good, it will never be an excessive amount or a mansion that is offered... And yes! Some give it out of love for God, or for their neighbor. Sometimes alms is offered to a particular saint, and from that fact comes the expression at hand... Hey, how many gold coins, what succulent alms! In everyday life this saying is used to warn that, when you receive a favor, a gift, help or excessive praise, it is believed that there is "something" behind said action... Yes! And distrust usually stems from three very recurrent factors: first, suspicion arises from the lack of credibility enjoyed by the person who gave the alms; second, it is very likely that the person who made the contribution has hidden intentions, such as asking for something in return; Finally, what was received may not have the value it seems...