Altars Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“When any church will inscribe over its altar, as its sole qualification for membership, the Savior's condensed statement of the substance of both law and Gospel, 'Thou shalt love the lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul and thy neighbor as thyself' that church will I join with all my heart and all my soul.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gettysburg Address, 1863
A church that limits membership to love alone embodies true faith.
In simple terms: Love is the core of faith.
Key Takeaway
Embrace inclusive love.
Themes
faith
inclusion
love
Mood
hopeful
serene
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church community
- interfaith dialogue
- social justice work
- personal devotion
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
universalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love guide your actions?
- Can institutions embody love fully?
A Different Perspective
May simplify complex doctrine.
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