The sin forgiven by Christ in Heaven By man is cursed alway.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even if divine forgiveness is granted, human society often continues to condemn the sinner.
- In plain terms
- People keep cursing a sinner even after God forgives them.
- What can you take from it?
- Human judgment can be harsher than divine mercy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should society forgive when a higher power does?
- How does reputation affect redemption?
Another view
It assumes human reaction is inevitable regardless of divine status.
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