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“He that lives in sin and looks for happiness hereafter is likehimthat soweth cockleand thinkstofill hisbarnwith wheat or barley.” quote by John Bunyan
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“He that lives in sin and looks for happiness hereafter is likehimthat soweth cockleand thinkstofill hisbarnwith wheat or barley.”

John Bunyan

About This Quote

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

Living in sin while seeking future happiness is as futile as planting weeds in a wheat field.

In simple terms: Sinful life ruins future joy.

Key Takeaway

Avoid sin to protect future happiness.

Themes

morality spirituality consequences

Mood

reflective serious

Type

advice moral

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • spiritual growth
  • long‑term planning

Key Concepts

Christian ethics futility contradiction

Questions to Reflect On

  • Does your present behavior undermine future goals?
  • How can you replace harmful habits with virtuous ones?
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