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You know, as God does, how I went about among you from my youth in the faith of truth and in sincerity of heart. As well as to the heathen among whom I live, I have shown them trust and always show them trust. God knows I did not cheat any one of them, nor consider it, for the sake of God and his Church, lest I arouse them and [bring about] persecution for them and for all of us, and lest the Lord's name be blasphemed because of me, for it is written: 'Woe to the men through whom the name of the Lord is blasphemed.'

Saint Patrick#29

FaithCommunityIntegrityPersecutionReputationTrust

About this quote

What does it mean?
The author asserts his sincerity and trustworthiness among others to protect them from persecution and blasphemy.
In plain terms
I treated people with trust to avoid persecution and prevent the Lord's name from being blasphemed.
What can you take from it?
Honesty protects both the community and the reputation of faith.

Where it applies

  • interfaith relations
  • avoiding conflict
  • maintaining trust

Putting it to work

  • act with integrity
  • prevent persecution
  • protect reputation

Questions to consider

  • How do you maintain integrity?
  • Why is reputation important?

Another view

Avoiding conflict may sometimes allow injustices to persist.

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