If a man say, 'I love God,' and hateth his brother, he is…
“If a man say, 'I love God,' and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love for God is inseparable from love for fellow humans; hypocrisy arises when one claims divine love while hating others.
In simple terms: Love God, love others; hypocrisy is false.
Key Takeaway
Practice genuine love toward all.
Themes
faith
morality
hypocrisy
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- community service
- interfaith dialogue
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
human solidarity
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you love God without loving your neighbor?
- How do you reconcile love for unseen with love for seen?
A Different Perspective
Human relationships are complex; love may be uneven.