Faith Quote by Reinhold Niebuhr
“Nothing worth doing is completed in our lifetime; therefore, we must be saved by hope. Nothing true or beautiful or good makes complete sense in any immediate context of history; therefore, we must be saved by faith. Nothing we do, however virtuous, can be accomplished alone; therefore, we are saved by love.”
About This Quote
Source Theology: "Moral Man and Immoral Society" by Reinhold Niebuhr, 1932
Human endeavors are limited; hope, faith, and love are essential transcendent forces that give meaning beyond immediate reality.
In simple terms: Hope, faith, love guide us beyond our limits.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate hope, faith, and love together.
Themes
hope
faith
love
human limitation
transcendence
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- community building
- spiritual practice
- social activism
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
ethics
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What concrete steps embody love in daily life?
- How does hope influence decision‑making?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on abstract virtues may overlook practical action.
