A good man is willing to know the worst of himself, and particularly under affliction, desires to be told wherefore God contends with him and what God designs in correcting him.
Matthew HenryRead
Those who teach by their doctrine must teach by their life, or else they pull down with one hand what they build up with the other.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True teaching requires practicing what you preach to maintain integrity.
Matthew Henry emphasizes the importance of aligning oneβs actions with their teachings. If educators or leaders fail to embody the principles they promote, they undermine their own messages and teachings, thereby creating a contradiction that weakens their influence and credibility. This highlights the necessity for authenticity in both words and actions in order to inspire and guide others effectively.
Themes
TeachingIntegrityAuthenticityActionsLeadership
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal integrity, one might quote this to emphasize authenticity.
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