--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: He that loveth his life shall lose it…" description: "\"“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a07/anonymous-1_eternal_he-that-loveth-his-life-shall-lose-it-an_2330655.jpg" --- # He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth… ![“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a07/anonymous-1_eternal_he-that-loveth-his-life-shall-lose-it-an_2330655.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a07/anonymous-1_eternal_he-that-loveth-his-life-shall-lose-it-an_2330655.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a07/anonymous-1_eternal_he-that-loveth-his-life-shall-lose-it-an_2330655.jpg) > ““He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Loving life selfishly leads to loss; hating it for spiritual purpose yields eternal life. **In simple terms:** Self‑sacrifice leads to spiritual reward. Key Takeaway Embrace self‑less love. Themes spirituality ethics self‑sacrifice Mood inspirational reflective Type religious philosophical When to use this quote - religious practice - ethical decisions - personal growth - community service Key Concepts theology moral philosophy Questions to Reflect On - What does “hating life” mean today? - How to balance self‑care and sacrifice? 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