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About this quote

What does it mean?
Forgive others and live in love, as divine justice mirrors human measure.
In plain terms
Live in love and forgive, since God measures how we measure others.
What can you take from it?
Love and forgive as you wish to be judged.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • community building
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • practice forgiveness
  • show kindness
  • avoid grudges

Questions to consider

  • How do you treat those who wrong you?
  • What would happen if you measured less?

Another view

It relies on belief in divine retribution.

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