Eternal life Quote by The Church Fathers
““Lord declared, “When thou makest a dinner or a supper, do not call thy friends, nor thy neighbours, nor thy kinsfolk, lest they ask thee in return, and so repay thee. But call the lame, the blind, and the poor, and thou shall be blessed, since they cannot recompense thee, but a recompense shall be made thee at the resurrection of the just.” And again He says, “Whosoever shall have left lands, or houses, or parents, or brethren, or children because of Me, he shall receive in this world an hundred-fold, and in that to come he shall inherit eternal life.” For what are the hundred-fold [rewards] in this word, the entertainments given to the poor, and the suppers for which a return is made? These are [to take place] in the times of the kingdom, that is, upon the seventh day, which has been sanctified, in which God rested from all the works which He created, which is the true Sabbath of the righteous, which they shall not be engaged in any earthly occupation; but shall have a table at hand prepared for them by God, supplying them with all sorts of dishes.””
About This Quote
Source Religious Text: New Testament, Gospel of Luke, verses 14:12-14, 18:29-30
The passage urges generosity toward those who cannot repay, promising spiritual blessings and divine provision for the faithful.
In simple terms: Give to the needy without expecting return; God will reward you.
Key Takeaway
Serve selflessly, trust divine justice.
Themes
charity
faith
spiritual reward
humility
sacrifice
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- church service
- charitable acts
- personal sacrifice
- faithful living
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
eternal life
kingdom of God
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you help those in need without expecting anything back?
- What does true generosity look like in modern life?
A Different Perspective
May be interpreted as endorsing passive acceptance of hardship without addressing systemic injustice.
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