Christian Principle Quotes

Private philanthropy is the direct expression of the great Christian principle of the brotherhood of man and the Golden Rule. Private philanthropy indeed is the only valid expression of these ethical principles; compulsory charity through 'social legislation' is the exact contrary: it is the evil imposition of force by one group on another.

Retributive justice did not arise from any Christian principle; almost every pre-Christian society dealt with wrongdoers by causing them pain.

Sensibility appears to me to be neither good nor evil in itself, but in its application. Under the influence of Christian principle, it makes saints and martyrs; ill-directed, or uncontrolled, it is a snare, and the source of every temptation; besides, as people cannot get it if it is not given them, to descant on it seems to me as idle as to recommend people to have black eyes or fair complexions.

Let us receive nothing, believe nothing, follow nothing which is not in the Bible, nor can be proved by the Bible.

So when Jesus says "Love your enemies," he is setting forth a profound and ultimately inescapable admonition.

We're all put on this earth to walk in His image, the Master.

I always think about what would Christ do in any circumstances.

And it is so simple... The one thing is - love thy neighbor as thyself - that is the one thing. That is all, nothing else is needed. You will instantly find how to live.

On principle I dislike an oath which requires a man to swear he has not done wrong. It rejects the Christian principle of forgiveness on terms of repentance. I think it is enough if the man does no wrong hereafter.

Pure Christian love is not derived from the merit of the object.

The fundamental principle of Christianity is to be what God is, and he is light.

Consider that as a principle of love is the main principle in the heart of a real Christian, so the labor of love, is the main business of the Christian life.

Jesus Himself stresses that only those who grant forgiveness will receive it.

If it does not glorify Christ, let it not console or please you.

Forgiveness is God's command.

In our laws...by the oath which they prescribe, we appeal to the Supreme Being so to deal with us hereafter as we observe the obligation of our oaths. The Pagan world...are without the mighty influence of this principle which is proclaimed in the Christian system.

Of this I am sure. Slavery is not founded on that generous and Christian principle of doing to others as we should have them do unto us.

Real Christianity is based upon God's word given to us through the scriptures, and His word is final.

You may take this as a general and central principle in criticism: that all science, literature or song, which recognizes conscious life as the ruling principle of the universe, is Christian.