Concern Quotes
My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.
"My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right."— Abraham Lincoln
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Meaning of this quote
The saying turns religious confidence into self-examination. Instead of assuming divine approval, the speaker asks whether their own actions meet a moral standard.
Key takeaway:
Examine your conduct before assuming that righteousness belongs to your side.
Origin of the quote
A Lincoln religious anecdote repeated in later recollections and speeches.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe located later record supplies no original occasion for this exact polished formulation. The attribution remains reported rather than independently authenticated.
