What confusion! what perversion! and what folly! for the…
““What confusion! what perversion! and what folly! for the further man's criticism departs from the domain of evidence and enters on the sphere of reason, the "higher" he calls it! That is to say, the less like a skilled judge he acts, the higher he exalts his judgment! Poor man! Oh that you would submit yourself to this Word. For it must either judge you now, in this day of grace, and give you conviction of sin; or it will be your judge in the last day, when every mouth will be stopped, and you will be "speechless" and "without excuse.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Judgment shifts from evidence to self‑appointed reason, leading to prideful self‑judgment and loss of accountability.
In simple terms: Reason can become a false judge.
Key Takeaway
Beware of reasoning without humility.
Themes
pride
judgment
humility
Mood
cautionary
thought‑provoking
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal decisions
- personal moral choices
- religious teachings
- academic debates
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you rely on personal reason over external authority?
- How can humility balance critical thinking?
A Different Perspective
Reason alone cannot replace divine truth.