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You parents of the wilful and the wayward! Don't give them…

“You parents of the wilful and the wayward! Don't give them up. Don't cast them off. They are not utterly lost. The Shepherd will find his sheep. They were His before they were yours - long before He entrusted them to your care; and you cannot begin to love them as He loves them.” quote by Orson F. Whitney
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“You parents of the wilful and the wayward! Don't give them up. Don't cast them off. They are not utterly lost. The Shepherd will find his sheep. They were His before they were yours - long before He entrusted them to your care; and you cannot begin to love them as He loves them.”

Orson F. Whitney

About This Quote

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

He urges compassion for the wayward, trusting divine guidance will reclaim them.

In simple terms: Show love to those who stray, trusting God will restore them.

Key Takeaway

Love and guide the lost.

Themes

compassion faith redemption

Mood

hopeful serene

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • community outreach
  • family support
  • church ministry

Key Concepts

divine providence human responsibility spiritual care

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance love with boundaries?
  • What role does faith play in redemption?
A Different Perspective

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