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Care Quote by Joshua Harris

“Every relationship for a Christian is an opportunity to love another person like God has loved us. To lay down our desires and do what's in his or her best interest. To care for him or her even when there's nothing in it for us. To want that person's purity and holiness because it pleases God and…” quote by Joshua Harris
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“Every relationship for a Christian is an opportunity to love another person like God has loved us. To lay down our desires and do what's in his or her best interest. To care for him or her even when there's nothing in it for us. To want that person's purity and holiness because it pleases God and protects him or her.”

Joshua Harris

About This Quote

Source Book: I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris, 1997

Christian love calls us to selflessly care for others, mirroring God's unconditional love, even when there is no personal gain.

In simple terms: Love others as God loves us, selflessly and sacrificially.

Key Takeaway

Serve others without expecting reward.

Themes

love selflessness faith service holiness

Mood

compassionate reflective

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • friendship support
  • volunteer work
  • family caregiving

Key Concepts

Christian ethics agape love self-sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you love others while maintaining healthy boundaries?
  • What does selfless service look like in daily life?
A Different Perspective

May be idealistic if personal boundaries are ignored.

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