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“The wrath of the great King of kings is as much more terrible than theirs, as his majesty is greater. Luke xii. 4, 5, “And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom you shall fear: Fear him, which…” quote by Jonathan Edwards
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““The wrath of the great King of kings is as much more terrible than theirs, as his majesty is greater. Luke xii. 4, 5, “And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom you shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.” 2.””

Jonathan Edwards

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 urges fear of divine judgment rather than fear of mortal threats, emphasizing spiritual accountability over earthly concerns.

In simple terms: Fear God, not humans.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize spiritual reverence over worldly fear.

Themes

faith spirituality eternity authority judgment

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

religious inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • church preaching
  • ethical decision making
  • life choices

Key Concepts

theology mortality afterlife moral responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does fearing God change daily actions?
  • How to balance spiritual and physical fears?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook practical safety concerns in the physical world.

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