It ill becomes us to invoke in our daily prayers the…
“It ill becomes us to invoke in our daily prayers the blessings of God, the Compassionate, if we in turn will not practice elementary compassion toward our fellow creatures.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
One should ask for divine blessings only if one also practices basic compassion toward others.
In simple terms: Ask for blessings by being compassionate.
Practice compassion before seeking blessings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- community service
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you practice compassion daily?
- What stops you from being compassionate?
Compassion may be hard to practice consistently.