09-21-2010, 09:49 AM
(09-21-2010, 09:09 AM)unity100 Wrote: it has a hidden benefit. the community/church/whatever doing the charity strengthens its impression in the public, also influences those who it helps, even if it does not intend to do so. also, strengthens the solidarity within its own flock and justifies its existence to its flock.
Sounds about right, but are you implying that its existence is not justified?
To that I will say, "I am serving just by existing"