It is not hard for any man who hath a Bible in his hand to…
“It is not hard for any man who hath a Bible in his hand to borrow good words and holy sayings in abundance; but to make them his own is a work of grace only from above.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Borrowing sacred words is easy; making them personal requires divine grace.
In simple terms: Personalizing scripture needs grace.
Seek deep, personal understanding.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- preaching
- writing
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to make teachings your own?
- What is true grace?
Interpretation can be subjective.