Christian Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“Every Christian community must realize that not only do the weak need the strong, but also that the strong cannot exist without the weak. The elimination of the weak is the death of fellowship.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Cost of Discipleship, 1937
Community depends on mutual support; the strong need the weak and vice versa, so harming the weak destroys fellowship.
In simple terms: Strength and weakness are interdependent.
Key Takeaway
Support the vulnerable to sustain community.
Themes
interdependence
community
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
ethical
social
When to use this quote
- church groups
- work teams
- social movements
- family life
Key Concepts
social contract
moral responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you empower the weak without creating dependence?
- What responsibilities do the strong have to the weak?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on weakness can foster dependency; balance is needed.
