I am like a man so busy in letting rooms in one end of his house, that he can't stop to put out the fire that is burning the other.
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When any church will inscribe over its altar, as its sole qualification for membership, the Savior's condensed statement of the substance of both law and Gospel, 'Thou shalt love the lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul and thy neighbor as thyself' that church will I join with all my heart and all my soul.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of love for God and for others as the fundamental principles of faith.
Abraham Lincoln articulates that a church or community that upholds the essential teachings of love towards God and one's neighbor as the core of its beliefs and practices is one that deserves his commitment and devotion. This reflects a deep understanding of faith being rooted in love, suggesting that true adherence to religious principles should prioritize compassion and care for others.
Themes
LoveFaithCommunityGodNeighbor
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared at a church service to inspire congregants to embrace love as the foundation of their faith.
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