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
Do not bury our glorious orthodoxy in the treacherous pit of a spurious conservatism.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote warns against the dangers of hiding true beliefs under a false guise of conservatism.
Abraham Kuyper's quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's foundational beliefs and principles, warning that adopting a misguided or insincere version of conservatism can lead to the erosion of true orthodoxy. It reflects a concern for the authenticity of one's convictions and urges individuals to avoid compromising their ideals in favor of popularity or superficial conformity.
Themes
OrthodoxyConservatismBeliefsTruthPrinciples
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on the importance of integrity in belief systems.
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