Godliness consists in the knowledge love & worship of God, Humanity in love, righteousness & good offices towards man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Godliness means knowing, loving, and worshipping God; humanity means loving, being righteous, and serving others.
- In plain terms
- Spiritual devotion and moral behavior toward people are both essential.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance devotion to the divine with ethical treatment of fellow humans.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can one nurture both aspects equally?
- What tensions arise between divine focus and human duties?
Another view
The definition reflects Newton’s personal religious views and may not be universally accepted.
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