All spirits are enslaved which serve things evil.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Serving evil things enslaves the spirit.
- In plain terms
- If you serve evil, you become a slave.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid serving evil to stay free.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you serve?
- Is freedom a choice?
Another view
People often serve things without realizing it.
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