We may not substitute charity for godliness; but there is…
“We may not substitute charity for godliness; but there is room for the Divine love in the heart which has been touched by the human.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human compassion can host divine love when the heart is opened by human kindness.
In simple terms: Kindness opens the heart to divine love.
Cultivate compassion to invite divine love.
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When to use this quote
- volunteering
- counseling
- personal reflection
- community service
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your kindness affect your sense of the divine?
- Can love be both human and divine?
Divine love may be seen as metaphorical rather than literal.