Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If you cannot, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Instead of judging others, either help them or bless them and let them be.
- In plain terms
- Don't judge others. Help them if you can, or bless them and move on.
- What can you take from it?
- Replace condemnation with help or detachment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How often do I judge others?
- What would happen if I stopped?
Another view
Sometimes setting boundaries requires more than blessing someone.
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