So many men are deprived of grace. How can one live without grace? One has to try it and do what Christianity never did: be concerned with the damned.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Many lack spiritual grace. Life without it is hard; we should focus on helping those who seem lost.
- In plain terms
- Without grace, life is difficult; instead of judging the damned, care for them.
- What can you take from it?
- Show concern for the outcast rather than assuming they are beyond help.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you consider 'damned'?
- How can you care for them?
Another view
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