How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.
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As iron cast into fire loses its rust and becomes glowing white, so he who turns completely to God is stripped of his sluggishness and changed into a new man.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Turning to God can bring about transformation and renewal in one's life.
This quote by Thomas A Kempis illustrates the powerful metaphor of iron being purified in fire to reflect a spiritual transformation. Just as iron sheds its rust when subjected to intense heat and becomes a glowing white metal, a person who fully embraces faith in God undergoes a profound change, shedding laziness and becoming rejuvenated, embodying a new and improved version of themselves.
Themes
TransformationFaithRenewalSpiritualityChange
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about personal growth, one could use this quote to inspire congregation members to embrace faith.
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Jesus has many who love the kingdom of God, but few who bear a cross. He has many who desire His comfort, but few who desire His suffering. All want to rejoice with him, but few are willing to suffer for Him. He writes; there are many who admire his miracles, but there are few who follow in the humiliation of the cross.
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Anyone who thinks hard work will never hurt you has never had to pay to have it done. Jesus now has many lovers of his Heavenly Kingdom, but few bearers of his cross.
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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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