The most any one can do is to confess as candidly as he can the grounds for the faith that is in him, and leave his example to work on others as it may.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One can only share the grounds of their faith and let their example influence others.
- In plain terms
- Explain your faith and let actions speak.
- What can you take from it?
- Share your reasons and lead by example.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you share your beliefs?
- What example do you set?
Another view
Others may not be influenced even by clear examples.
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