How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.
Thomas A KempisRead
In the Cross is salvation; in the Cross is life; in the Cross is protection against our enemies; in the Cross is infusion of heavenly sweetness; in the Cross is strength of mind; in the Cross is joy of spirit; in the Cross is excellence of virtue; in the Cross is perfection of holiness. There is no salvation of soul, nor hope of eternal life, save in the Cross.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the centrality of the Cross in salvation and the virtues it embodies.
Thomas A Kempis highlights the profound significance of the Cross as a source of salvation, life, and various virtues. He suggests that through the Cross, individuals can find protection, joy, strength, and ultimately, a path to holiness and eternal life. The quote portrays the Cross not only as a religious symbol but as a transformative element in the spiritual journey of a believer.
Themes
CrossSalvationLifeStrengthJoyVirtueHoliness
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon discussing the importance of faith, a pastor might use this quote to emphasize the role of the Cross in Christian belief.
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Jesus has many who love the kingdom of God, but few who bear a cross. He has many who desire His comfort, but few who desire His suffering. All want to rejoice with him, but few are willing to suffer for Him. He writes; there are many who admire his miracles, but there are few who follow in the humiliation of the cross.
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Anyone who thinks hard work will never hurt you has never had to pay to have it done. Jesus now has many lovers of his Heavenly Kingdom, but few bearers of his cross.
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He has great tranquillity of heart who cares neither for the praises nor the fault-finding of men. He will easily be content and pacified, whose conscience is pure. You are not holier if you are praised, nor the more worthless if you are found fault with. What you are, that you are; neither by word can you be made greater than what you are in the sight of God.
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