Seemeth it a small thing unto you to have eaten up the…
“Seemeth it a small thing unto you to have eaten up the good pasture, but ye must tread down with your feet the residue of your pastures? and to have drunk of the deep waters, but ye must foul the residue with your feet? / And as for my flock, they eat that which ye have trodden with your feet; and they drink that which ye have fouled with your feet.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage condemns those who corrupt and defile what was once pure, turning blessings into waste through careless actions.
In simple terms: Misusing blessings leads to ruin.
Avoid exploiting what is given.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- agricultural stewardship
- environmental ethics
- personal conduct
- community health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern practices reflect this warning?
- How can we protect sacred resources?
The text assumes a literal context that may not translate directly today.