DR Bob McManners showed an unfortunate choice of words to defend the Zurbaran paintings in Auckland Castle when he referred to “religious treasures”
and the “family silver” (Echo, Jan 4).
Jesus said: “Do not store up for yourself treasure on earth, rather store up treasure in heaven.” (Matthew 6) We have come a long way from a humble carpenter, born in a stable, who possessed nothing but God’s love and his Holy Spirit.
Bill Bartle, Barnard Castle.
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