Before you speak to me about your religion,
first, show it to me in how you treat other people;
before you tell me how much you love your God,
show me in how much you love all His children;
before you preach to me of your passion for your faith,
teach me about it through your compassion for your neighbors.
In the end, I’m not as interested in what you have to tell or sell
as in how you choose to live and give.
–Cory Booker
Senator Cory Booker was one of the speakers at the DNC on Monday night. It was a powerful speech that brought tears to my eyes. I’m waiting for the year that he runs for President. But, in the meantime, I thought I’d introduce you to one of the quotes that truly defines who this man is and what his values are.
Yes! YES! Have to share this.
I agree! I love this quote and I loved his speech the other night. He’s so passionate and it’s pretty clear that is not just a political put-on.
He is amazing and I’m not from New Jersey, but I’ve been watching his career since he was Mayor of Newark. And I love him even more to see his response after Trump aimed his sights on Booker.
“I love you, Donald. I pray for you. I hope that you find some kindness in your heart, that you’re not going to be somebody that spews out insults to your political opposition, that you’re going to start finding some ways to love,” Booker said. “I’m going to elevate him. I love you, I just don’t want you to be my president. I don’t want to you have the White House to be spewing that kind of mean-spirited hate that doesn’t even belong on a playground sandbox.”
“The reality is, I’m sorry, I’m just going to keep loving on him,” he continued. “I’m going to tell the truth about him, but I’m going to keep loving on him, praying for the best for him and his family. That kind of vitriol, that kind of meanness, has no place in the presidency. Bring it on, Donald. Show your truth. I’m going to show mine. Love you, brother.”
He did a great job—very moving!