Abhors Quote by John Wycliffe
“By the law of Christ, every man is bound to love his neighbour as himself; but every servant is a neighbour of every civil lord; therefore every civil lord must love any of his servants as himself; but by natural instinct, every lord abhors slavery; therefore, by the law of charity, he is bound not to impose slavery on any brother in Christ.”
About This Quote
Christ’s law commands love for neighbors; natural instinct opposes slavery; thus, charity requires not imposing slavery on fellow believers.
In simple terms: Love neighbors and reject slavery.
Key Takeaway
Uphold love and reject oppression.
Themes
love
justice
freedom
Mood
inspirational
ethical
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- human rights advocacy
- community building
- policy making
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this principle apply to modern labor practices?
- What actions can you take to promote freedom and love?
A Different Perspective
Historical context may limit direct application today.
