Alms Quote by Thomas Sprat
“Are we not to pity and supply the poor, though they have no relation to us? No relation? That cannot be. The Gospel styles them all our brethren.”
About This Quote
We should feel compassion and aid the poor, recognizing them as our brothers and sisters.
In simple terms: Pity and help the poor as fellow humans.
Key Takeaway
Treat all people as kin.
Themes
compassion
poverty
humanity
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
ethical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- charitable work
- community outreach
- faith discussions
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we help without fostering dependence?
- What does “brethren” mean in modern society?
A Different Perspective
Some argue charity creates dependency.
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![“Give a drink of water as alms to the birds which go forth at morning, and deem that they have a better right than men [to thy charity]. For their race brings not harm upon thee in any wise, when thou fearest it from thine own race.” quote by Al-Maʿarri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/915/al-ma-arri-47224_alms_give-a-drink-of-water-as-alms-to-the-bir_171746.jpg)