And now because you are His child, live as a child of God…
“And now because you are His child, live as a child of God; be redeemed from the life of evil, which is false to your nature, into the life of goodness, which is the truth of your being. Scorn all that is mean; hate all that is false; struggle with all that is impure Live the simple, lofty life which befits an heir of immortality.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Being a child of God means living truthfully, rejecting falsehood, and aspiring to goodness
In simple terms: Live simply, reject falsehood, pursue goodness
Live simply and pursue goodness
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal conduct
- community leadership
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “simple lofty life” mean to you?
- How can one combat impurity in daily life?
Human nature may resist pure simplicity