'Go back to Earth with a lip unsealed - go back with an open eye, 'And carry my word to the Sons of Men or ever ye come to die: 'That the sin they do by two and two they must pay for one by one - 'And the God that you took from a printed book be with you, Tomlinson!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Divine judgment requires individual accountability for sins, regardless of communal or bookish faith.
- In plain terms
- Each person must pay for their own sins, not just rely on religious books.
- What can you take from it?
- Individual accountability matters more than religious affiliation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you accountable for your actions?
- What is your relationship with sin?
Another view
Some faiths emphasize grace over individual payment.
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