Charity Quote by St. Francis de Sales
““I was hungry and you gave me to eat; I was cold and you clothed me; come, possess the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.' He who is the the King of the poor and of kings will say this at His great judgment.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Great Judgment, attributed to St. Francis de Sales, 17th century
The quote emphasizes that those who care for the needy will inherit God's kingdom, highlighting compassion as a criterion for divine reward.
In simple terms: Helping the poor leads to spiritual reward.
Key Takeaway
Show compassion to receive blessings.
Themes
compassion
justice
spirituality
Mood
humble
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- charitable work
- social service
- personal prayer
- community outreach
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
kingdom of God
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you practice compassion daily?
- What does “kingdom” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The promise may be interpreted metaphorically, not guaranteeing material gain.
![“When heaven was made, it was intended and prepared for all those particular persons that God had from eternity designed to save: Matt. xxv. 34, “Come, ye blessed [of my Father, inherit the Kingdom] prepared for you [from the foundation of the world].” And that is a very great and innumerable…” quote by Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/071/jonathan-edwards-770_quote_when-heaven-was-made-it-was-intended-and_972210.jpg)
![“We must unceasingly ask for [perseverance] by making use of the means which God has taught us for obtaining it: prayer, fasting, almsgiving, frequenting the sacraments, association with good companions, and hearing and reading Holy Scripture.” quote by St. Francis de Sales](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/68f/st-francis-de-sales-12228_patience_we-must-unceasingly-ask-for-perseverance_71119.jpg)
![“He enables [his children] to walk before him; he holds their hand in difficulties; he himself carries them along in hardships that he sees as being otherwise unbearable to them.” quote by St. Francis de Sales](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1af/st-francis-de-sales-12228_children_he-enables-his-children-to-walk-before-h_652150.jpg)
