Love every man in spite of his falling into sin. Never mind the sins, but remember that the foundation of the man is the same - the image of God. (John of Kronstadt)

Love every man in spite of his falling into sin. Never mind the sins, but remember that the foundation of the man is the same - the image of God.

John of Kronstadt

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