--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Give heed to the judgment that is to…" description: "\"“Give heed to the judgment that is to come. Ye, therefore, who are high in position, seek out the hungry as long as the tower is not yet finished; for ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ec/the-church-fathers-1438_purity-of-heart_give-heed-to-the-judgment-that-is-to-com_1773070.jpg" --- # Give heed to the judgment that is to come. Ye, therefore… ![“Give heed to the judgment that is to come. Ye, therefore, who are high in position, seek out the hungry as long as the tower is not yet finished; for after the tower is finished, you will wish to do good, but will find no opportunity. Give heed, therefore, ye who glory in your wealth, lest those…” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ec/the-church-fathers-1438_purity-of-heart_give-heed-to-the-judgment-that-is-to-com_1773070.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ec/the-church-fathers-1438_purity-of-heart_give-heed-to-the-judgment-that-is-to-com_1773070.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ec/the-church-fathers-1438_purity-of-heart_give-heed-to-the-judgment-that-is-to-com_1773070.jpg) > ““Give heed to the judgment that is to come. Ye, therefore, who are high in position, seek out the hungry as long as the tower is not yet finished; for after the tower is finished, you will wish to do good, but will find no opportunity. Give heed, therefore, ye who glory in your wealth, lest those who are needy should groan, and their groans should ascend to the Lord, and ye be shut out with all your goods beyond the gate of the tower. Wherefore I now say to you who preside over the Church and love the first seats, “Be not like to drug-mixers. For the drug-mixers carry their drugs in boxes, but ye carry your drug and poison in your heart. Ye are hardened, and do not wish to cleanse your hearts, and to add unity of aim to purity of heart, that you may have mercy from the great King. Take heed, therefore, children, that these dissensions of yours do not deprive you of your life. How will you instruct the elect of the Lord, if you yourselves have not instruction? Instruct each other therefore, and be at peace among yourselves, that I also, standing joyful before your Father, may give an account of you all to your Lord.”” The Church Fathers ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Wealthy leaders must aid the needy before power isolates them; inner impurity blocks divine mercy. **In simple terms:** Help the poor while you can; pride blocks grace. Key Takeaway Serve others before status grows. Themes ethics leadership spirituality Mood reflective serious Type religious ethical When to use this quote - church governance - social welfare - personal repentance Key Concepts Almsgiving humility community cohesion Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance authority with compassion? - What habits keep your heart humble? 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