Christianity Quote by Walter Wangerin Jr
![“For what was your gesture? An act of pure love for Jesus particularly. It was an act so completely focused upon the Christ that not a dram of worldly benefit was gained thereby. Nothing could justify the spillage of some three hundred days' wages, except love alone. [...] The disciples, in fact…” quote by Walter Wangerin Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d27/walter-wangerin-jr-25465_christianity_for-what-was-your-gesture-an-act-of-pure_1462240.jpg)
““For what was your gesture? An act of pure love for Jesus particularly. It was an act so completely focused upon the Christ that not a dram of worldly benefit was gained thereby. Nothing could justify the spillage of some three hundred days' wages, except love alone. [...] The disciples, in fact, were offended by an act that produced nothing, accomplished nothing, fed no poor, served no need. They reproached you as a wastrel. They were offended by the absurd, an act devoted absolutely to love, to love alone. But Jesus called it 'beautiful.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of the Dun Cow, 1979
A selfless act of love, though seemingly futile, is praised as beautiful despite lacking practical benefits.
In simple terms: Pure love without worldly gain is beautiful.
Key Takeaway
Value love’s intrinsic worth over material outcomes.
Themes
faith
selflessness
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal sacrifice
- charitable deeds
- spiritual reflection
- community service
Key Concepts
altruism
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- When does love become self‑destructive?
- How can love be expressed without neglecting basic needs?
A Different Perspective
Critics may view such acts as impractical or wasteful.
![“I like it that they [disciples] feed me and pay for my clothes and protect me. And in return I will do for them what I can, but no more than that. Just as I cannot breathe the breath of another or help the heart of someone else to beat or their bones not to weaken or their flesh not to shrivel, I…” quote by Colm Toibin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c85/colm-toibin-3377_anecdotes_i-like-it-that-they-disciples-feed-me-an_3082960.jpg)
