Charity Quote by Joseph Glanvill
“The union of a sect within itself is a pitiful charity; it's no concord of Christians, but a conspiracy against Christ; and they that love one another for their opinionative concurrence, love for their own sakes, not their Lord's.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Vanity of Dogma, 1680
Internal divisions within a sect create false charity and undermine true Christian unity.
In simple terms: Divisions corrupt true unity.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine unity over superficial agreement.
Themes
religion
unity
division
authenticity
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- ecumenical dialogues
- faith groups
Key Concepts
theology
community
integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can true unity be fostered?
- What distinguishes charity from conspiracy?
A Different Perspective
Unity can be achieved despite differences.