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About this quote

What does it mean?
Open your home to strangers because a special guest is coming.
In plain terms
Let people in because someone important is coming.
What can you take from it?
Welcome others warmly.

Where it applies

  • religious reflection
  • hospitality
  • charity

Putting it to work

  • opening home to strangers
  • practicing generosity

Questions to consider

  • Why do you open your home?
  • What guest matters?

Another view

It assumes a divine or special guest is coming.

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