Children Quote by Thomas Watson
““If God spares us as a father does his son, let us imitate God. It is natural for children to imitate their parents. Let us imitate God in this one thing: As God spares us, and passes by many failures, so let us be sparing in our censures of others; let us look upon the weaknesses and indiscretions of our brethren with...a more tender, compassionate eye. How much God bears with us!””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, Thomas Watson, 1660
Imitating God means showing compassion and leniency toward others’ flaws, as God does toward us.
In simple terms: Show compassion like God.
Key Takeaway
Practice gentle judgment of others.
Themes
ethics
spirituality
compassion
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- family counseling
- church teaching
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
imitation
forgiveness
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we cultivate a compassionate mindset?
- What prevents us from being lenient?
A Different Perspective
Human nature often resists forgiving others.
