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No, the religion of Jesus is a social religion
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"No, the religion of Jesus is a social religion"

- George Whitefield

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George Whitefield's quote talks to the significance of Jesus' mentors in concerns to social justice. He is emphasizing that Jesus' religion is not just a spiritual one, but one that is deeply rooted in social action. Whitefield is recommending that Jesus' mentors are not practically personal salvation, however about how we need to treat each other and how we need to live our lives. He is highlighting that Jesus' teachings have to do with how we must treat our next-door neighbors, how we need to take care of the bad and susceptible, and how we must pursue justice and peace. Whitefield is recommending that Jesus' religious beliefs is not practically specific piety, however about how we should live our lives in such a way that is advantageous to all. He is highlighting that Jesus' mentors have to do with how we must make every effort to develop a much better world for everyone.

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George Whitefield This quote is written / told by George Whitefield between December 16, 1714 and September 30, 1770. He was a famous Clergyman from England. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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