"Celui qui a seulement une connaissance doctrinale et spéculative, sans affection, n'est jamais engagé dans les affaires de la religion."
— Jonathan Edwards
Simplified Meaning:
Knowing a lot about religious teachings and theories isn’t enough if you don’t feel and show love and care. Imagine a person who reads many books about helping others but never actually helps anyone; their knowledge becomes useless. In religion, it's similar—you must combine what you know with genuine kindness and compassion. For example, if someone knows all the rules of their faith but doesn't treat others with respect and kindness, they aren't truly practicing their religion. Acting with love and empathy towards others, along with understanding teachings, is what really counts. So, to truly follow a religion, make sure your actions and feelings match your knowledge.
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