Me not on the black man's side, me not on the white man's side. Me on God's side.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He refuses to take sides in racial conflicts, choosing spiritual loyalty instead.
- In plain terms
- I stand with God, not with racial groups.
- What can you take from it?
- Transcend divisions through faith.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What principles guide your loyalty?
- How do you handle division?
Another view
Taking a neutral stance can sometimes enable injustice.
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