Application Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“It is an irrational claim to believe in the teachings of Jesus Christ and at the same time to hold that the greater part of his teachings have no application at the present time. If you say that the reason why the powers do not follow them that believe (as Christ said they would) is because you have not faith enough and are not pure enough-that will be all right. But to say that they have no application at the present time is to be ridiculous.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Parliament of the World's Religions, Chicago, 1893
The quote argues that dismissing Jesus' teachings as irrelevant today is absurd; true faith requires applying them now, not merely believing they will work later.
In simple terms: Rejecting Jesus' teachings as irrelevant now is absurd; they must be applied now.
Key Takeaway
Apply timeless teachings today.
Themes
faith
relevance
religion
criticism
application
Mood
thoughtful
challenging
Type
philosophical
critical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal moral decisions
- community service
- interfaith dialogue
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
spirituality
ethical practice
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- How can ancient teachings be relevant today?
- What obstacles prevent applying spiritual lessons now?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that cultural differences limit direct application of ancient teachings.
