Conservatives Quote by Peter Kreeft
“To those of you who would classify yourselves as conservatives I would say, meditate long and hard on Jesus' saying "Whatever you do to the least of these you have done to me".”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: 2015, Christian Ethics, St. Thomas Aquinas, null
Kreeft urges conservatives to meditate on Jesus' teaching that caring for the marginalized is equivalent to serving Christ.
In simple terms: Treating the needy as serving Jesus.
Key Takeaway
Consider empathy for the vulnerable as a core moral duty.
Themes
ethics
compassion
religion
conservatism
social justice
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
ethical
religious
When to use this quote
- sermons
- ethical discussions
- political debates
Key Concepts
Christian moral teaching
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the least of these” mean today?
- How can compassion shape conservative policies?
A Different Perspective
Some may view this as a religious imposition on politics.
