Little sins carry with them but little temptations to sin…
“Little sins carry with them but little temptations to sin, and then a man shews most viciousness and unkindness, when he sins on a little temptation. It is devilish to sin without a temptation; it is little less than devilish to sin on a little occasion. The less the temptation is to sin, the greater is that sin.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Minor temptations can lead to greater sins; the smaller the provocation, the more egregious the moral failure.
In simple terms: Small temptations can cause big sins.
Key Takeaway
Guard against even minor temptations.
Themes
morality
temptation
sin
virtue
selfcontrol
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- daily decision making
- ethical dilemmas
- personal accountability
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond to small temptations?
- What strategies prevent minor slips from escalating?
A Different Perspective
People may underestimate the impact of minor lapses.