I see God in every human being. When I wash the leper's wounds, I feel I am nursing the Lord himself. Is it not a beautiful experience?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seeing the divine in others, even the marginalized, elevates service to sacred duty.
- In plain terms
- Helping others feels like helping God.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat every person with reverence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you see value in others?
- What makes service meaningful?
Another view
This perspective assumes a shared spiritual framework.
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