Bono is onto something: Charity is not optional. Of course, in our culture we tend to think of it as precisely this--something we do over and above the call of duty. Jesus, however, saw things differently. The whole law hangs on two commandments: we are commanded to love God and our neighbors. And this, of course, is what charity (latin, caritas) is--love. Bono (the lead singer from the band U2) preached a powerful message to this effect at the National Prayer Breakfast this week. It's well worth the read.
Saturday, February 04, 2006
Bono Preaches at the National Prayer Breakfast
Bono is onto something: Charity is not optional. Of course, in our culture we tend to think of it as precisely this--something we do over and above the call of duty. Jesus, however, saw things differently. The whole law hangs on two commandments: we are commanded to love God and our neighbors. And this, of course, is what charity (latin, caritas) is--love. Bono (the lead singer from the band U2) preached a powerful message to this effect at the National Prayer Breakfast this week. It's well worth the read.
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