I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Jesus ChristRead
For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?
Interpretation
What this quote means
True love extends beyond mutual affection; it challenges us to love even those who do not love us back.
This quote by Jesus Christ emphasizes that loving only those who love us is a common act, easily performed by anyone, including those deemed untrustworthy or immoral, such as tax collectors in his time. The deeper challenge and greater reward lie in embracing the difficult practice of loving those who may not reciprocate that love, thus promoting a higher standard of compassion and morality.
Themes
LoveCompassionSelflessnessMoralityForgiveness
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on community service, one could quote this to inspire attendees to engage in altruistic behaviors.
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Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to cast a stone.
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Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.
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Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.
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If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
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