Quote by Thomas Jefferson

It is in our lives and not our words that our religion must be read.

It is in our lives and not our words that our religion must

Summary

This quote implies that our actions speak louder than our religious beliefs or teachings. It suggests that simply proclaiming religious ideals or intentions is not sufficient; rather, living by those values and demonstrating them through our behavior is what truly defines our commitment to our faith. It emphasizes the importance of practicing what we preach and letting our actions reflect our religious beliefs, as this is ultimately how others gauge our sincerity and how our religion is truly understood.

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Religion

By Thomas Jefferson

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