He that gives all, though but little, gives much; because God looks not to the quantity of the gift, but to the quality of the givers.
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If thou wouldst be justified, acknowledge thine injustice. He that confesses his sin, begins his journey toward salvation. He that is sorry for it, mends his pace. He that forsakes it, is at his journey's end.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Acknowledge your wrongdoings to start your path to redemption and improvement.
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and accountability in personal growth. By recognizing one's own mistakes and expressing genuine remorse, an individual can begin to make amends and improve their life. The journey toward salvation or betterment starts with the admission of faults, leading to a faster and more purposeful progression away from those wrongs, ultimately culminating in a state of redemption and fulfillment.
Themes
JustificationAcknowledgmentSinSalvationSelf-Improvement
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming personal challenges, this quote could illustrate the need for honesty with oneself.
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Hath any wounded thee with injuries? Meet them with patience. Hasty words rankle the wound; soft language dresses it.
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Proportion thy charity to the strength of thine estate, lest God proportion thine estate to the weakness of thy charity. Let the lips of the poor be the trumpet of thy gift, lest in seeking applause, thou lose thy reward. Nothing is more pleasing to God than an open hand and a closed mouth.
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Charity feeds the poor, so does pride; charity builds an hospital, so does pride. In this they differ: charity gives her glory to God; pride takes her glory from man.
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