In book four of The Republic this general concept is presented -
Justice amounts to the health of the Soul.
In other words, your just or unjust acts, effect your health. I thought about this, I applied this, and this is what I think. I take that to mean your physical, emotional, and/or spiritual health is compromised when you act against God. All of the above. All three. When you are saved by the blood of Christ, you are under His law. When you commit an unjust act against the law of God, it will start to wear on you. If that unjust act then continues to be un-confessed, you will become, a.) Separated from God through lack of communication, b.) Easily upset and emotionally effected, and c.) You will be led to a stress that could cause physical damage to your body.
People may think that the consequences of an injustice are short lived and not that severe, but I believe, as Socrates believed, that justice amounts to the health of the soul. That's why it so important that we do the right thing, and are kept pure before God.
P.s. I commented on emilylaforce's "Why you have to go make things so complicated?"
This goes right along with the discussion we had in class... if there were no consequences would you steal a million dollars? You make a valid point that according to Socrates, not only would you be unjust, you wouls also have no rest for your pseuche.
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