By God's grace, I know Satan very well. If Satan can turn God's Word upside down and pervert the Scriptures, what will he do with my words -- or the words of others?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author acknowledges that if influential forces can distort sacred texts, they will certainly distort his own words or others'.
- In plain terms
- If important words can be twisted, mine will be too.
- What can you take from it?
- Misinterpretation of words is inevitable given how sacred texts are treated.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should you handle criticism?
- What words are worth risking?
Another view
Assuming distortion may discourage speaking out.
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Wir sein pettler. Hoc est verum.
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