A Catholic View of Private Property - 3
Last time we noted that the Church's teaching regarding our obligation to those in need has its roots in Sacred Scripture, extending back in time through the Old Testament. Let's take a look at that today. It's important because we'll see that what Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski teaches us in Working Your Way into Heaven is by no means only the opinion of a holy and wise, now-deceased cleric. These teachings encompass not only the teachings of Christ, but the consistent and inspired message of the Holy Spirit throughout Sacred Scripture. In short, "charity" did not begin with Jesus Christ. The God we see in the Old Testament, despite his sometimes fearsome rumblings of displeasure when His chosen people were unfaithful, was and is a loving God. We, His creatures, inspired by His Holy Spirit, encouraged and strengthened by His grace, transmit that charity to each other. So when we read in Working Your Way into Heaven ... We should work eagerly ...