The Core of the Whole Christian Message and Task
“We think seeing that of God in everyone is the core of Quakerism, but really it’s the core of the whole Christian message and task, to learn to love as God loves. Seeing or answering that of God in others isn’t a mindset. I can’t just decide that’s what I’m going to do, and by sheer force of willpower begin to love as God loves. Only with God’s help, grace, and guidance can I truly recognize that of God in another, to love not as a simple intellectual exercise, but with my very heart and soul.”
— Priscilla Berggren-Thomas, 2003
Member of Poplar Ridge (NY) Meeting
Today’s Invitation
With God’s help, grace, and guidance, truly recognize that of God in others.
This Week’s Query
What does “that of God in everyone” mean to you?
How does this idea influence the way you are in the world?
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