"Let the professors of Christianity recommend their religion by deeds of benevolence - by Christian meekness - by lives of temperance and holiness"
- Richard Mentor Johnson
About this Quote
This quote by Richard Mentor Johnson encourages individuals to practice what they preach. He is recommending that those who profess to be Christian must demonstrate their faith through their actions. He recommends that they must show generosity and humbleness, and lead lives of moderation and holiness. This is a call to action for Christians to be the example of what they think in. It is a pointer that faith is not just about words, however also about deeds. It is a suggestion that Christianity is not just a set of beliefs, however a way of life. Johnson is suggesting that if Christians want to spread out the message of Christianity, they must do so through their actions. They ought to be living examples of the faith they profess.
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