"We often ask the question, why does God permit the continuance of so much sin in the world? The district church visitor, going through her rounds amid scenes of moral misery, the philanthropist threading his way through paths of deep pollution, the home missionary coming into contact with forms of life that would make the angels weep- - all put the question to their heart, Why does not God interfere? And to each there ought to be one answer: He does interfere, He is at this moment interfering; He is interfering through you.

This is exactly what Paul says: "God has given unto us the ministry of reconciliation." The Lord has asked us to take up His burden -- the burden of human sin. He has asked us to interfere for Him, to act for Him, to strive for Him, to love for Him.

It is not for His sake that God makes you His fellow-laborer; it is for your own. He has put the reins of the moral world into your hands - not because the steeds are unmanageable, but because you need training as a charioteer. When you go forth to dispense your charities among the destitute, never forget that you are yourself the largest beneficiary. " George Matheson.