seeing that everything in the present age is weighed in…
““seeing that everything in the present age is weighed in the scales and by agreement, and people are seeking for nothing but their rights—‘a measure of wheat for a penny and three measures of barley for a penny’; and yet they want to keep a free spirit and a pure heart and a sound body aand all the gift of God. But by rights alone they won't keep them, and afterwards will follow the pale horse and he whose name was Death and with whom hell followed.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People trade rights for material gain, neglecting spirit, heart, and health, leading to doom.
In simple terms: Rights alone cannot sustain a pure spirit and health.
Key Takeaway
Balance material rights with inner virtues.
Themes
rights
spirituality
morality
health
consequences
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
rights:1
Pure heart:0
Rights Won:0
Seeking Rights:0
God Rights:0
Rights Measure:0
When to use this quote
- legal negotiations
- personal ethical
- spiritual practice
- health decisions
Key Concepts
materialism
ethical trade-off
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance material rights with inner well‑being?
- What costs arise when spirit is sacrificed for rights?
A Different Perspective
Rights alone ignore spiritual health; neglect leads to ruin.