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Let every creature have your love. Love, with its fruits…

“Let every creature have your love. Love, with its fruits of meekness, patience, and humility, is all that we can wish for ourselves and our fellow creatures. For this is to live in God, united with him, both for time and eternity. To desire to communicate good to everyone, in the degree that we…” quote by William Law
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“Let every creature have your love. Love, with its fruits of meekness, patience, and humility, is all that we can wish for ourselves and our fellow creatures. For this is to live in God, united with him, both for time and eternity. To desire to communicate good to everyone, in the degree that we can and to which each person is capable of receiving from us, is a divine temper, for thus God stands unchangeably disposed towards the whole creation.”

William Law

About This Quote

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

Love expressed through meekness, patience, and humility reflects divine character and benefits all creation.

In simple terms: Being kind and patient is a way to honor God and help others.

Key Takeaway

Practice humility and patience daily.

Themes

faith humility compassion

Mood

hopeful serene

Type

spiritual ethical

When to use this quote

  • community service
  • family relationships
  • teaching
  • personal prayer

Key Concepts

theology ethical behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you show humility in a competitive setting?
  • What does patience look like in daily life?
A Different Perspective

Human selfishness can hinder true love.

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