A good man is willing to know the worst of himself, and particularly under affliction, desires to be told wherefore God contends with him and what God designs in correcting him.
Matthew HenryRead
Wherever the fear of God rules in the heart, it will appear both in works of charity and piety, and neither will excuse us from the other.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True devotion manifests in both charitable actions and pious living, and both are necessary to demonstrate one's faith.
This quote emphasizes that a genuine reverence for God influences not only our thoughts but also our actions. It suggests that faith should be reflected in both our charitable deeds and our pious behaviors, implying that one cannot simply rely on one without the other; both are essential components of expressing and living out one's faith.
Themes
FaithCharityPietyWorksGodDevotion
In practice
Example use cases
During a church service, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of both charity and piety.
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