Men are not punished for their for sins, but by them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The consequences of your actions naturally punish you more than external forces.
- In plain terms
- Your sins harm you directly.
- What can you take from it?
- Actions have natural consequences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do your actions punish you?
- How do consequences shape behavior?
Another view
Sometimes punishment comes from others, not just actions.
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