8 Laisenia Qarase Quotes on Faith

Laisenia Qarase quotes on faith

6. 'Don't worry if some of your peers think that a strong commitment to Christianity is not very fashionable. You can be as fashionable as you want, while still believing in Jesus and giving witness to him.'

20. 'We encircle the globe with a chain of love, faith and trust, knowing that He (God) is listening.'

21. 'Two thousand and five is our Year of Forgiveness in Fiji. Again, we are seeking God's help in reconciliation and in making the country whole. Each of the great religions teaches forgiveness. That is a golden thread that links them.'

22. 'For Christians, the rules are clear. They are under order to forgive. We must follow those orders, no matter how difficult they appear. If we do not forgive, God will not forgive us. That is the beginning and the end of it.'

23. 'The forgiveness of Christ is complete, and without condition. It is not dependent on an apology, or tied to a punishment.'

26. 'I try to live by proper ethical and moral standards and carry out my national duties in accordance with the principles of the God I believe in.'

56. 'Let us respect each other and avoid causing unnecessary hurt to those with beliefs and faiths different from ours.' (Pacific Magazine)

57. '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)