Thaddeus Of VitovnicaOne must love God first, and only then can one love one's closest of kin and neighbors. We must not be idols to one another, for such is not the will of God.
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This quote expresses what it means to live a life of selflessness. The key is to first love God, and only then can you love your family and friends. We must not be idols to one another, for such is not the will of God.
Source: Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life And Teachings Of Elder Thaddeus Of Vitovnica
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