How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.
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To say that I am made in the image of God is to say that love is the reason for my existence, for God is love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the idea that love is fundamental to our existence and reflects the divine nature of God.
Thomas A Kempis expresses the belief that being created in the image of God signifies that love is not only a central aspect of our identity but also the primary reason for our existence. He emphasizes that if God embodies love, then our lives must mirror that essence, suggesting that love should guide our actions and purpose in the world.
Themes
LoveExistenceGodPhilosophyIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the purpose of life, one might reference this quote to emphasize the importance of love.
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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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