There is more evil in the least sin than in the greatest affliction.
Interpretation
Small sins can have a greater negative impact than major hardships.
This quote suggests that the moral weight of even minor wrongdoing, or sin, can be more harmful than significant suffering or adversity. It implies a perspective that values ethical integrity and the consequences of our actions over the mere experience of hardship, advocating for a deep awareness of our moral choices.
In practice
During a discussion about ethics and morality in a class, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of moral integrity.
Remember this-all the sighing, mourning, sobbing, and complaining in the world, does not so undeniably evidence a man to be humble, as his overlooking his own righteousness, and living really and purely upon the righteousness of Christ.
Grace and glory differ very little; the one is the seed, the other is the flower; grace is glory militant, glory is grace triumphant.
He is the best preacher, not that tickles the ear, but that breaks the heart.
Ah! sinner, remember this, there is no way on earth effectually to be rid of the guilt, filth, and power of sin, but by believing in a Saviour. It is not resolving, it is not complaining, it is not mourning, but believing, that will make thee divinely victorious over that body of sin that to this day is too strong for thee, and that will certainly be thy ruin, if it be not ruined by a hand of faith.
Self is the only oil that makes the chariot-wheels of the hypocrite move in all religious concerns.
Humility can weep over other men's weaknesses, and joy and rejoice over their graces.
The average man never really thinks from end to end of his life. The mental activity of such people is only a mouthing of clichés.
It is interesting ... how weapons reflect the soul of the maker.
People associate feminism with hate - with man hate - and that's really negative. I don't think that's what feminism is about at all - it's really positive. I think that's why women became reluctant to use the word.
I foresee a great funeral contest over me.
At the end of the day, it's not about starting a game in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl, or getting to the Hall of Fame. It's about representing yourself in a way that represents your faith.
You need seek God neither below or above.He is no farther away than the door of the heart.
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