Anonymous asked: Could you explain what the following quote means: "I really only love God as much as I love the person I love the least." I don't think I understand it....
Sure anon, first some scriptures:
“If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.” -1 John 4v20,21
As Christians or “little Christ’s” we are called to reflect Christ as His ambassadors to the world. (2 Cor 5v20)
So to reflect Christ’s radical inside-out-upside-down Kingdom ethics and teachings, and to hate someone is a clear contradiction to the radical love He displayed and commands His followers to. Dorothy Day is saying that she truly only loves God as much as she loves the person she loves the least. Bringing our call to love our neighbors, enemies, friends, and families to the radical rightful perspective. I hope this helps!
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