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![“[The] insistence on the absolutely indiscriminate nature of compassion within the Kingdom is the dominant perspective of almost all of Jesus' teaching. What is indiscriminate compassion? 'Take a look at a rose. Is is possible for the rose to say, "I'll offer my fragrance to good people and…” quote by Brennan Manning](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/074/brennan-manning-959_bad-people_the-insistence-on-the-absolutely-indiscr_2586253.jpg)
““[The] insistence on the absolutely indiscriminate nature of compassion within the Kingdom is the dominant perspective of almost all of Jesus' teaching. What is indiscriminate compassion? 'Take a look at a rose. Is is possible for the rose to say, "I'll offer my fragrance to good people and withhold it from bad people"? Or can you imagine a lamp that withholds its rays from a wicked person who seeks to walk in its light? It could do that only be ceasing to be a lamp. And observe how helplessly and indiscriminately a tree gives its shade to everyone, good and bad, young and old, high and low; to animals and humans and every living creature -- even to the one who seeks to cut it down. This is the first quality of compassion -- its indiscriminate character.' (Anthony DeMello, The Way to Love)... What makes the Kingdom come is heartfelt compassion: a way of tenderness that knows no frontiers, no labels, no compartmentalizing, and no sectarian divisions.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Compassion should be offered to all beings without discrimination, like a tree giving shade to everyone.
In simple terms: Compassion is unconditional and all‑encompassing.
Key Takeaway
Practice unconditional kindness.
Themes
compassion
spirituality
ethics
inclusivity
universal love
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
ethical
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- conflict resolution
- community building
- personal meditation
- teaching empathy
Key Concepts
indiscriminate compassion
theology
humanity
empathy
universalism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can compassion be limitless without self‑preservation?
- How do you balance compassion with wise boundaries?
A Different Perspective
Unconditional compassion can be emotionally draining and may enable harmful behavior.