Fellow man Quote by Fulton J. Sheen, Ph.D.,D.D
““Associated with this inner conflict is a tendency to become hypercritical: unhappy souls almost always blame everyone but themselves for their miseries. Shut up within themselves, they are necessarily shut off from all others except to criticize them. Since the essence of sin is opposition to God’s will, it follows that the sin of one individual is bound to oppose any other individual whose will is in harmony with God’s will. This resulting estrangement from one’s fellow man is intensified when one begins to live solely for this world, then the possessions of the neighbor are regarded as something unjustly taken from oneself. Once the material becomes the goal of life, a society of conflicts is born.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Unknown, possibly lecture, date unknown
Self‑critical attitudes create isolation and conflict, especially when materialism dominates.
In simple terms: Blaming others and chasing possessions leads to societal strife.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and focus on spiritual values.
Themes
ethics
materialism
community
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- community building
- ethical education
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
sin
opposition to divine will
social alienation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does materialism affect your relationships?
- What steps can you take to reduce self‑criticism?
A Different Perspective
Material pursuits can be fulfilling if balanced with moral purpose.
