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On the question of relating to our fellowman - our neighbors spiritual need transcends every commandment. Everything els
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"On the question of relating to our fellowman - our neighbor's spiritual need transcends every commandment. Everything else we do is a means to an end. But love is an end already, since God is love"

- Edith Stein

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This quote by Edith Stein talks to the significance of caring our next-door neighbor. She suggests that our neighbor's spiritual need is more crucial than any other rule. This suggests that our relationship with our next-door neighbor is more important than any other action we take. Stein further recommends that love is an end in itself, as God is love. This implies that our relationship with our next-door neighbor is a reflection of our relationship with God. Eventually, Stein is recommending that we need to prioritize our relationship with our neighbor, as it is a reflection of our relationship with God. We should aim to enjoy our neighbor as we like ourselves, as this is the greatest type of love.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Edith Stein between October 12, 1891 and August 9, 1942. He/she was a famous Saint from Germany. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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