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“Keep God's covenant in your trials; hold you by His blessed word, and sin not; flee anger, wrath, grudging, envying, fretting; forgive a hundred pence to your fellow-servant, because your Lord hath forgiven you ten thousand talents: for, I assure you by the Lord, your adversaries shall get no…” quote by Samuel Rutherford
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“Keep God's covenant in your trials; hold you by His blessed word, and sin not; flee anger, wrath, grudging, envying, fretting; forgive a hundred pence to your fellow-servant, because your Lord hath forgiven you ten thousand talents: for, I assure you by the Lord, your adversaries shall get no advantage against you, except you sin, and offend your Lord, in your sufferings.”

Samuel Rutherford

About This Quote

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

Maintain divine guidance, avoid sin, and trust divine forgiveness to overcome adversity.

In simple terms: Follow God's word, avoid anger, forgive others.

Key Takeaway

Live by spiritual principles, let forgiveness protect you.

Themes

faith forgiveness spiritual warfare ethics

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

spiritual ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • conflict resolution
  • community building
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

theology moral discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • What grud can you release?
  • How does forgiveness change your relationships?
A Different Perspective

Human weakness can lead to sin despite intentions.

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