Whosoever will save his life shall lose it: And whosoever…
““Whosoever will save his life shall lose it: And whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.’ [Matthew 16:25.]…He who is ‘The Way, the Truth and the Life’ [see John 14:6] has herein set forth an immutable law. …Specifically stated, this law is, ‘We live our lives most completely when we strive to make the world better and happier.’ The law of pure nature, survival of the fittest, is self-preservation at the sacrifice of all else; but in contrast to this the law of true spiritual life is, deny self for the good of others. …””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True spiritual life requires self‑sacrifice for others, contrary to self‑preservation.
In simple terms: Live for others, not just yourself.
Prioritize others' well‑being.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- community service
- ethical decisions
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance self‑care with helping others?
Self‑sacrifice can be exploited.