Being wise Quote by C. JoyBell C
““I don't care what they say, we are only to love those who deserve our love and love them to the degree that they deserve it! You see, we are not God. Only God can love people undeserving without spoiling them. Us, on the other hand, can love someone so undeserving, and actually turn the person into someone so vile who is convinced that they were always entitled to every bit of it! Mamma mia! And what about giving? Yes, they all want us to give and expect nothing in return, they all have many scriptures to lay on our tables when it is they who are at the receiving end! But when the tables are turned and we are the ones at the receiving end, suddenly all the scriptures mean something else! And all the times they were on our end and we gave to them- suddenly are all forgotten!””
About This Quote
The quote warns against loving undeserving people in a way that enables their bad behavior, and criticizes hypocrisy in expectations of giving without reciprocity.
In simple terms: Love wisely, avoid enabling bad behavior.
Key Takeaway
Be discerning in love and generosity.
Themes
love
hypocrisy
morality
relationships
justice
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- charitable giving
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
ethical boundaries
reciprocity
self‑respect
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you enable others' bad habits?
- How can you give without being taken advantage of?
A Different Perspective
Love can be misused to reinforce toxicity.
