There is mention of a sword turning every way: parallel…
“There is mention of a sword turning every way: parallel whereto is the Word of God in a wounded conscience. Man's heart is full of windings, turnings, and doublings, to shift and shun the stroke thereof, if possible: but this sword meets them wheresoever they move; it fetches and finds them out; it haunts and hunts them, forbidding them, during their agony, any entrance into the paradise of one comfortable thought.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A sword symbolizes divine truth that relentlessly pursues a guilty conscience, preventing false comfort.
In simple terms: God's truth hunts a guilty mind.
Key Takeaway
Accept truth, avoid self‑deception.
Themes
morality
spirituality
conscience
truth
punishment
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- confession
- personal reflection
- ethical decision making
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Divine justice
inner conflict
guilt
spiritual warfare
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront inner guilt?
- Can truth be compassionate?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may overstate inevitability of divine judgment.