[The Crucifixion of Philip Strong by Charles M. Sheldon]@TWC D-Link bookThe Crucifixion of Philip Strong CHAPTER XX 7/15
The very first principle of Christian Socialism is unselfishness. "'We shall never see a better condition of affairs in this country until the men of wealth realize their responsibility and privilege. "'Christ never said anything against the poor.
He did speak some tremendous warnings in the face of the selfish rich. "'The only safe thing for a man of wealth to do is to ask himself, What would Christ do with my money if he had it? "'Everything a man has is God's.
On that profound principle the whole of human life should rest.
We are not our own; we have been bought with a price.' "It would be impossible to describe the effect of the Rev.Mr.Strong's talk upon the audience.
Once the applause was so long continued that it was a full minute before he could go on.
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