Action Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr
“Whatever we do, we must keep God in the forefront. Let us be Christian in all of our actions. But I want to tell you this evening that it is not enough for us to talk about love, love is one of the pivotal points of the Christian face, faith. There is another side called justice. And justice is really love in calculation. Justice is love correcting that which revolts against love.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Sermon on the Mount, 1963
Faith must be paired with justice; true love includes correcting injustice.
In simple terms: Love requires justice.
Key Takeaway
Act justly in love.
Themes
faith
justice
love
action
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- community service
- advocacy
- personal relationships
- policy making
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance love and justice?
- When does justice become punitive?
A Different Perspective
Justice can be hard to define in complex situations.
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