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The sin he dwells in, the sin he will not come out of, is…

“The sin he dwells in, the sin he will not come out of, is the sole ruin of a man. His present, his live sins, those pervading his thoughts and ruling his conduct; the sins he keeps doing, and will not give up; the sins he is called to abandon, and clings to; the same sins which are the cause of…” quote by George MacDonald
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““The sin he dwells in, the sin he will not come out of, is the sole ruin of a man. His present, his live sins, those pervading his thoughts and ruling his conduct; the sins he keeps doing, and will not give up; the sins he is called to abandon, and clings to; the same sins which are the cause of his misery, though he may not know it, these are they for which he is even now condemned.””

George MacDonald

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Persistent wrongdoing that dominates thoughts and actions leads to self‑destruction, even if the person is unaware of its harm.

In simple terms: Unchanged sin ruins a person.

Key Takeaway

Break the cycle of harmful habits.

Themes

morality self‑awareness consequences

Mood

reflective serious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • addiction recovery
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

habit formation psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habits do you repeat despite knowing they hurt you?
  • How can awareness transform destructive patterns?
A Different Perspective

Changing behavior is hard without recognizing the sin.

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