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Be a man Quote by Charles Kingsley

“My friends, let us try to follow the Saviour's steps; let us remember all day long what it is to be men; that it is to have every one whom we meet for our brother in the sight of God; that it is this, never to meet anyone, however bad he may be, for whom we cannot say: "Christ died for that man…” quote by Charles Kingsley
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“My friends, let us try to follow the Saviour's steps; let us remember all day long what it is to be men; that it is to have every one whom we meet for our brother in the sight of God; that it is this, never to meet anyone, however bad he may be, for whom we cannot say: "Christ died for that man, and Christ cares for him still. He is precious in God's eyes, and he shall be precious in mine also".”

Charles Kingsley

About This Quote

A call to emulate Christ by seeing every person as a brother, extending compassion and recognizing each individual's worth before God.

In simple terms: See all as brothers, love unconditionally.

Key Takeaway

Every person is precious to God and to us.

Themes

Compassion Spirituality Universal Brotherhood Moral Responsibility Christian Ethics

Mood

Compassionate Reflective

Type

Inspirational Moral

When to use this quote

  • Interacting with strangers
  • Dealing with difficult people
  • Community building

Key Concepts

Brotherhood Divine Love Human Dignity

Practical Applications

  • Pastoral counseling
  • Social outreach programs

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing each person's divine worth change our behavior?
  • What challenges arise when extending unconditional love?
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