O Lord, help me not to despise or oppose what I do not understand.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Approach unfamiliar ideas with humility rather than immediate rejection.
- In plain terms
- Do not dismiss things you do not fully understand.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate humility when facing the unknown.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do I dismiss without learning?
- How can I be more open?
Another view
It assumes all unknown things are worth understanding.
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