All things Quote by Edwin Hubbel Chapin
“When I contrast the loving Jesus, comprehending all things in his ample and tender charity, with those who profess to bear his name, marking their zeal by what they do not love, it seems to me as though men, like the witches of old, had read the Bible backward, and had taken incantations out of it for evil, rather than inspiration for good.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Power of True Charity, 1885
True love follows divine compassion, while those misusing religion turn teachings into harmful rituals.
In simple terms: Genuine charity follows Christ’s love; misuse corrupts.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with compassionate teachings.
Themes
religion
authenticity
morality
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal faith
- social activism
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
critical theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does authentic charity look like today?
- How can we prevent misuse of sacred texts?
A Different Perspective
It may generalize all religious practice as flawed.
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