Such parents or children as aim at the gain and preferment of religion do often mistake gain and gold for godliness, godbelly for the true God, and some false for the true Lord Jesus.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those seeking gain in religion often mistake wealth and false ideals for true godliness.
- In plain terms
- People who want gain in religion often mistake money for true faith.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid confusing material gain with spiritual truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we spot false motives in faith?
- What is true godliness?
Another view
Not all financial support for religion implies spiritual corruption.
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