Do not despise any man, however poor he may be; but behave…
“Do not despise any man, however poor he may be; but behave with full respect and kindness to every well-intentioned man, especially to the poor, as to our members worthy of compassion - or, rather, to members of Christ - otherwise you will cruelly wound your soul.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Treat every person with respect and kindness, regardless of wealth, because harming others harms your own soul.
In simple terms: Respect all, even the poor.
Key Takeaway
Show compassion to everyone.
Themes
compassion
respect
humility
spirituality
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
moral
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily interactions
- workplace
- community service
- helping the needy
Key Concepts
ethics
human dignity
Christian teaching
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice kindness when it feels unreciprocated?
- What does compassion reveal about your character?
A Different Perspective
Respect may be seen as weakness by some.