The inflammable sources of sin, even if there be no actual sin, delay a soul departing from the body from entrance into heaven.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even without actual sin, the mere idea of sin can delay a soul's entrance to heaven.
- In plain terms
- Thinking about sin can postpone spiritual progress.
- What can you take from it?
- Address fear of sin to move forward spiritually.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does fear of wrongdoing affect your life choices?
Another view
Interpretations of sin vary across traditions.
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