Brother Quote by St. John of Kronstadt
““Therefore, do not grudge anything to your brother, but do unto him as unto the Lord; especially as you do not know in whom the Lord will come and visit you; be impartial to all, be kind to all, sincere and hospitable. Remember that sometimes God speaks even through unbelievers, or disposes their hearts towards us, as it happened in Egypt when the Lord gave Joseph favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Homily on Christian Conduct, 19th century Russian Orthodox Church
Treat others with the same respect and kindness you would give to God, recognizing that divine guidance can appear through unexpected people.
In simple terms: Treat everyone kindly, as if they were God.
Key Takeaway
Act with impartial kindness toward all.
Themes
kindness
impartiality
spirituality
Mood
compassionate
reflective
Type
moral
spiritual
When to use this quote
- Everyday interactions
- workplace
- community service
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
divine providence
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice impartial kindness when faced with hostility?
- What signs of unexpected guidance have you noticed?
A Different Perspective
It may be unrealistic to expect all to respond positively to kindness.
