The devil...the prowde spirit...cannot endure to be mocked.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The devil cannot endure mockery, suggesting pride is vulnerable to ridicule. Arrogance hates being laughed at.
- In plain terms
- Pride cannot stand being made fun of.
- What can you take from it?
- Mockery can humble the proud.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What can't you mock?
- Why pride?
Another view
Mockery can sometimes provoke anger.
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The best way to drive out the devil, if he will not yield to texts of Scripture, is to jeer and flout him, for he cannot bear scorn.
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