There is a God and He is good, and his love, while free…
“There is a God and He is good, and his love, while free, has a self imposed cost: We must be good to one another.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine goodness and love require us to treat each other well, imposing a moral cost on selfishness.
In simple terms: God’s love calls for mutual kindness.
Be kind to others.
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When to use this quote
- family life
- workplace
- volunteering
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in a higher power shape your behavior?
- What are practical ways to show kindness daily?
Human nature can resist moral duty; not all feel divine obligation.