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“Take then this Book, look into it, and show me when Jesus was not forgiving. Read this diving tragedy and tell me where He speaks without mercy and compassion. You visit not the sick and the imprisoned; nor do you feed the hungry or give refuge to the stranger or comfort to the mourner.” quote by Khalil Gibran
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“Take then this Book, look into it, and show me when Jesus was not forgiving. Read this diving tragedy and tell me where He speaks without mercy and compassion. You visit not the sick and the imprisoned; nor do you feed the hungry or give refuge to the stranger or comfort to the mourner.”

Khalil Gibran

About This Quote

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

True compassion is shown through caring for the vulnerable, not just preaching forgiveness.

In simple terms: Compassion means helping those in need.

Key Takeaway

Act with mercy toward the sick, imprisoned, hungry, and strangers.

Themes

compassion service forgiveness

Mood

inspirational spiritual

Type

poetic ethical

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • prison ministry
  • food banks
  • refugee aid

Key Concepts

ethical duty humanity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you embody compassion daily?
  • What barriers prevent you from serving others?
A Different Perspective

Pure preaching without action is hollow.

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