Heavenly Doctrine (Tafel) n. 100

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100. It is believed by many that love towards the neighbour consists in giving to the poor, assisting the needy, and doing good to every one. Charity, however, consists in acting with prudence, and for the sake of the end that good may result from it. Whoever assists a poor or needy evil-doer, does evil through him to his neighbour; for through the help which he affords to him he confirms him in evil, and supplies him with the means whereby to do evil to others. It is different with those who lend assistance to the good.


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