You say that you are my judge. I do not know if you are! But I tell you that you must take good care not to judge me wrongly, because you will put yourself in great danger. I warn you, so that if God punishes you for it, I would have done my duty by telling you!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Joan warns her judge against wrongful judgment and divine punishment.
- In plain terms
- Do not judge me wrongly or God will punish you.
- What can you take from it?
- Judge carefully to avoid divine risk.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your basis for judgment?
- Do you fear God?
Another view
It shifts accountability to religious fear.
More from Joan of Arc
Of the love or hatred God has for the English, I know nothing, but I do know that they will all be thrown out of France, except those who die there.
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