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The honour is to be a servant of men, whom God thought…

“The honour is to be a servant of men, whom God thought worth making, worth allowing to sin, and worth helping out of it at such a cost.” quote by George MacDonald
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““The honour is to be a servant of men, whom God thought worth making, worth allowing to sin, and worth helping out of it at such a cost.””

George MacDonald

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Servitude to humanity is noble, acknowledging flaws while offering costly help.

In simple terms: Helping others despite their faults is valuable.

Key Takeaway

Serve others, even at personal cost.

Themes

service humility redemption

Mood

compassionate thoughtful

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • volunteering
  • community outreach

Key Concepts

theology ethics human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does ‘costly help’ mean to you?
  • How do you set boundaries while serving?
A Different Perspective

May enable dependency or burnout.

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