I am like a man so busy in letting rooms in one end of his house, that he can't stop to put out the fire that is burning the other.
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In regards to this great Book [the Bible], I have but to say it is the best gift God has given to man. All the good the Savior gave to the world was communicated through this Book. But for it we could not know right from wrong. All things most desirable for man's welfare, here and hereafter, are found portrayed in it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The Bible is a profound gift that teaches humanity about morality and welfare.
Abraham Lincoln emphasizes the significance of the Bible as a divine gift that offers guidance on moral issues and the essence of human welfare. According to Lincoln, the teachings of the Savior and essential truths about right and wrong are conveyed through this sacred text, making it indispensable for both present living and future existence.
Themes
BibleGiftWisdomMoralityGuidance
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a sermon to highlight the value of scripture in moral teaching.
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