Let every man of whatsoever craft or occupation he be of... serve his brethren.
William TyndaleRead
God's goodness is the root of all goodness; and our goodness, if we have any, springs out of His goodness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that true goodness originates from God, and any goodness in humans is derived from that divine source.
William Tyndale's quote suggests that all forms of goodness are ultimately rooted in the divine nature of God. It posits that human goodness is not inherent but is instead a reflection or extension of God's own goodness, encouraging individuals to recognize the divine influence in their moral actions and virtues.
Themes
GoodnessDivineMoralityVirtueGod
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a religious service to illustrate the source of moral values.
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