Religious poverty

Religious poverty is a voluntary commitment made by some religious individuals or groups to live without personal possessions or wealth. It reflects a dedication to spiritual values over material gain, aiming to foster humility, simplicity, and dependence on divine providence. By relinquishing private property, practitioners seek to emulate the lifestyle of their spiritual ideals, enhance community solidarity, and focus on their spiritual or service-oriented goals. This form of poverty is often seen as a path to greater spiritual freedom and detachment from worldly distractions.