Jesus said the meek would inherit the earth, but so far all we've gotten is Minnesota and North Dakota.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author humorously suggests that the meek have not inherited the earth as promised, only a couple of specific states.
- In plain terms
- Jesus said meek people get the earth, but they only got Minnesota and North Dakota.
- What can you take from it?
- Religious promises about the future may not match reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does inheriting the earth mean today?
- How do faith promises hold up against reality?
Another view
It reduces a broad spiritual concept to specific geography for laughs.
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