In the total expanse of human life there is not a single square inch of which the Christ, who alone is sovereign, does not declare, 'That is mine!'.
Abraham KuyperRead
A charity which knows only how to give money is not yet Christian love. You will be free of guilt only when you also give your time, your energy, and your resourcefulness to help end such abuses for good, and when you allow nothing that lies hidden in the storehouse of your Christian religion to remain unused against the cancer that is destroying the vitality of our society in such alarming ways.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True charity involves giving more than just money; it requires a personal investment of time and energy to help others.
In this quote, Abraham Kuyper emphasizes that authentic Christian love extends beyond financial donations. Instead, it calls for an active engagement in the wellbeing of others, urging individuals to contribute their time, energy, and creativity in combating societal injustices. Kuyper believes that merely giving money is insufficient; true charity is about utilizing one's full capabilities to address and eliminate the underlying problems that plague society.
Themes
CharityLoveServiceCommunitySociety
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about community service initiatives.
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