I had given up practising my Jewish religion when I was a 14-year-old girl and did not begin to feel Jewish again until I had returned to God.
Edith SteinRead
On the question of relating to our fellowman - our neighbor's spiritual need transcends every commandment. Everything else we do is a means to an end. But love is an end already, since God is love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The spiritual needs of others are more important than any rules we follow, and love itself is the ultimate goal.
In this quote, Edith Stein emphasizes the significance of love in our interactions with others. She suggests that the needs of our neighbors, particularly their spiritual needs, are paramount and should take precedence over any commandments or rules. Love, being the essence of God, is presented as the ultimate end we should seek, implying that our actions should always aim to foster love, which surpasses any other intention or outcome.
Themes
LoveSpiritualNeighborCommandmentsGod
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a community service event to emphasize the importance of love in helping others.
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