Affection Quote by Maltbie Davenport Babcock
“The kindness of Christmas is the kindness of Christ. To know that God so loved us as to give us His Son for our dearest Brother, has brought human affection to its highest tide on the day of that Brother's birth. If God so loved us, how can we help loving one another?”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Message of Christmas, 1905
The quote links Christ’s sacrificial love to the ideal of human kindness, urging us to emulate divine love in our relationships.
In simple terms: Christ’s love inspires us to love others.
Key Takeaway
Practice compassion as a daily habit.
Themes
faith
kindness
love
spirituality
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
inspirational
religious
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- church services
- charitable acts
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Christian theology
agape
sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you show Christ‑like love today?
- What barriers prevent you from loving others?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty can limit our ability to love fully.
