Burdens Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““If we be never obliged to relieve others' burdens, but when we can do it without burdening ourselves, then how do we bear our neighbor's burdens, when we bear no burden at all?””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Sermon on the Duty of Charity, 1741
We must help others only when it does not harm ourselves; otherwise we cannot truly bear their burdens.
In simple terms: Help others without harming yourself.
Key Takeaway
Balance aid with self-care.
Themes
charity
responsibility
balance
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community service
- personal health
- volunteering
- family support
Key Concepts
ethical duty
self-preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you help without self‑sacrifice?
- What limits should you set?
A Different Perspective
If helping harms you, you may become resentful or ineffective.
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