The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kindness and benevolence in a person reflect the nature of God.
- In plain terms
- Kind people look like God.
- What can you take from it?
- Act kindly to resemble the divine.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a person godly?
- How do you show kindness?
Another view
Different beliefs define God differently.
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