'This doctrine was not so much to do with sinlessness but with personal growth. It is about the attitude that should guide us in our relationships with others according to the commandment of loving your neighbor. I will just add that I am far from perfect in my faith. I often stumble and fall but I will never stop striving to serve God in the best way I can, to honor him and to serve the purpose for which he has called me. I know in my heart that what has transpired since the elections are part of God's plan for Fiji. He has given me a part to play in this and I cannot refuse it.' (quoted in Fiji Village)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Qarase frames his political role and recent events as part of a divine plan, emphasizing personal humility and striving to serve God despite imperfections.
- In plain terms
- He sees his political role as God's plan and admits he is imperfect but trying his best.
- What can you take from it?
- View challenges as part of a larger purpose while staying humble.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you separate personal faith from public duty?
- Is humility compatible with political power?
Another view
Attributing political events to God's plan can be seen as partisan or self-justifying.
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