In this essay, Thomas Henry Stokoe explores the proverb 'Charity Begins at Home' and its implications. He discusses the ways in which the proverb can be both useful and harmful, and provides guidance on how to use it in a way that is consistent with Christian values. The essay was the winner of the Denyer Theological Prize and is a must-read for anyone interested in Christian ethics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.