Believe Quote by James Hervey
“I believe in treating others as I want to be treated--but I certainly don't believe in turning the other cheek and the truth is that I never knew any Christians who did either.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Moralist, 1735
Treat others well but reject passive acceptance of injustice; true morality requires active truth‑telling.
In simple terms: Treat well, speak truth, not passive.
Key Takeaway
Actively uphold justice while showing kindness.
Themes
ethics
justice
integrity
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- community leadership
- conflict mediation
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
theology
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you address injustice without alienating others?
- When is silence justified?
A Different Perspective
Balancing kindness with confrontation can risk relationships.
![“I am sure, my poor, lame, mangled conformity to my Maker's commands, fills me with shame, and would make me hang down my head as a bulrush. But my Lord's death, my Lord's obedience, my divine Lord's merit, encourages me, imboldens [sic] me, and enables me to say, Who shall condemn me?” quote by James Hervey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a09/james-hervey-31481_death_i-am-sure-my-poor-lame-mangled-conformit_2191378.jpg)
