If we had not been taught how to interpret the story of the Passion, would we have been able to say from their actions alone whether it was jealous Judas or the cowardly Peter who loved Christ?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Without knowing the Passion story, we might misjudge Judas and Peter based on actions alone.
- In plain terms
- Actions alone don't show who truly loved Christ.
- What can you take from it?
- Context is needed to interpret true intent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can we judge by actions?
- Why is context needed?
Another view
Sometimes actions speak louder than stories.
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