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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…” quote by Frederick William Robertson
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“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.”

Frederick William Robertson

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

Key Takeaway

Live simply and pursue goodness

Themes

morality spirituality redemption

Mood

hopeful serious

Type

inspirational didactic

When to use this quote

  • personal conduct
  • community leadership
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

truth purity immortality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “simple lofty life” mean to you?
  • How can one combat impurity in daily life?
A Different Perspective

Human nature may resist pure simplicity

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