For he who has died has been freed from sin...14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.
Paul The ApostleRead
The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that spiritual truths are incomprehensible to those who are not spiritually inclined.
The quote reflects the idea that spiritual matters and divine wisdom are often seen as absurd or nonsensical by those who lack spiritual insight. It expresses the distinction between the natural, worldly perspective and the deeper understanding that comes with spiritual enlightenment. Paul emphasizes that while spiritual individuals can understand and evaluate all things from a spiritual standpoint, they may remain misunderstood or judged by others who do not share this same awareness.
Themes
SpiritualityDiscernmentWisdomUnderstandingPerspective
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon discussing spiritual growth, this quote can illustrate the difference between worldly and spiritual wisdom.
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