--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It may here be observed, that all who are…" description: "\"It may here be observed, that all who are offended by us are exposed to our view. But the rich man sees Lazarus not with any other righteous man, but i..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6a3/saint-john-chrysostom-2375_abode_it-may-here-be-observed-that-all-who-are_2128419.jpg" --- # It may here be observed, that all who are offended by us… ![“It may here be observed, that all who are offended by us are exposed to our view. But the rich man sees Lazarus not with any other righteous man, but in Abraham's bosom. For Abraham was full of love, but the man is convicted of cruelty. Abraham sitting before his door followed after those that…” quote by Saint John Chrysostom](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6a3/saint-john-chrysostom-2375_abode_it-may-here-be-observed-that-all-who-are_2128419.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6a3/saint-john-chrysostom-2375_abode_it-may-here-be-observed-that-all-who-are_2128419.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6a3/saint-john-chrysostom-2375_abode_it-may-here-be-observed-that-all-who-are_2128419.jpg) > “It may here be observed, that all who are offended by us are exposed to our view. But the rich man sees Lazarus not with any other righteous man, but in Abraham's bosom. For Abraham was full of love, but the man is convicted of cruelty. Abraham sitting before his door followed after those that passed by, and brought them into his house, the other turned away even them that abode within his gate.” [Saint John Chrysostom](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/saint-john-chrysostom/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote contrasts how the righteous and the cruel perceive and treat those who are marginalized, highlighting the moral responsibility to welcome others. **In simple terms:** Righteous welcome the poor; cruel reject them. Key Takeaway Practice hospitality toward all. Themes compassion justice hospitality Mood reflective empathetic Type ethical spiritual When to use this quote - church community - refugee aid - neighborhood outreach - personal interactions Key Concepts Christian ethics social responsibility Questions to Reflect On - How do you respond to those who are excluded? - What actions show true compassion? 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