Advice Quote by Robert Dabney
“I desire before I leave the world, as my best legacy to my family,, my serious, solemn advice, to make choice of my God for their God. He has been my father's God, and the God of your Mother's predecessors. I solemnly charge you to make it your first care to seek after peace with God, and being reconciled, to make it your study to please God in all things.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Legacy and Faith, 19th century Protestant preaching
Encourages leaving a spiritual legacy by guiding family toward God and peace, emphasizing personal responsibility for faith transmission.
In simple terms: Guide family to God for lasting legacy.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual guidance for loved ones.
Themes
faith
legacy
family
spirituality
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
inspirational
didactic
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- personal counseling
- faith education
- intergenerational dialogue
Key Concepts
inheritance
reconciliation
purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance personal faith with respecting others' beliefs?
- What practical steps help families discuss spirituality?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual autonomy in belief choices.
