God will judge us not according to how much we endured, but how much we could love
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes that the essence of our lives is measured by our capacity to love rather than the hardships we endure.
Richard Wurmbrand's quote highlights the belief that divine judgment is based not on the trials and tribulations we face, but rather on the love we extend to others. It suggests that love is a fundamental aspect of our existence and a key indicator of our moral and spiritual worth, urging us to focus on nurturing our relationships and showing compassion in our lives.
In practice
In a speech about the importance of kindness and love in our communities.
There was once a fiddler who played so beauitully that everybody danced. A deaf man who could not hear the music considered them all insane. Those who are with Jesus in suffering hear this music to which other men are deaf. They dance and do not care if they are considered insane.
Some tell me Preach the pure gospel! This reminds me that the Communist secret police also told me to preach Christ, but not to mention communism. Is it really so, that those who are for what is called a pure gospel are inspired by the same spirit as those of the Communist secret police?
Christians are meant to have the same vocation as their King, that of cross-bearers. It is this conscience of a high calling and of partnership with Jesus which brings gladness in tribulations, which makes Christians enter prisons for their faith with the joy of a bridegroom entering the bridal room.
It was strictly forbidden to preach to other prisoners. It was understood that whoever was caught doing this received a severe beating. A number of us decided to pay the price for the privilege of preaching, so we accepted their [the communists' ] terms. It was a deal; we preached and they beat us. We were happy preaching. They were happy beating us, so everyone was happy.
A faith that can be destroyed by suffering is not faith.
A man really believes not what he recites in his creed, but only the things he is ready to die for.
You know how easily and suddenly these things happen, beginning in playful teasing and ending in something a little warmer than friendship. You squeeze the slender arm which is passed through yours, you venture to take the little gloved hand, you say good night at absurd length in the shadow of the door. It is innocent and very interesting, love trying his wings in a first little flutter.
Always it’s Spring)and everyone’s in love and flowers pick themselves.
Universal love is a glove without fingers, which fits all bands alike and none closely; but true affection is like a glove with fingers, which fits one hand only, and sits close to that one.
When He tells us to love our enemies He gives, along with the command, the love itself.
For he would be thinking of love Till the stars had run away And the shadows eaten the moon.
Desire, even in its wildest tantrums, can neither persuade me it is love nor stop me from wishing it were.
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