Quote of the Week On Charity

“Charity is no substitute for justice withheld.”

-Saint Augustine

This quote didn’t make sense to me at first. But then I remembered what I do. You see, let’s say I do something wrong and upset my wife. Often I’m tempted to not admit wrong. Instead I offer her all kinds of other things. I do the dishes, sweep, clean the bathroom, etc. I offer these things thinking they will be a substitute for actually admitting I am wrong, making amends, and changing. They aren’t. Only taking responsibility can bring the healing that justice calls out for.