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“Sin hath the devil for its father, shame for its companion, and death for its wages” quote by Thomas J Watson Sr
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“Sin hath the devil for its father, shame for its companion, and death for its wages”

Thomas J Watson Sr

About This Quote

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

Sin is portrayed as a lineage of evil, bringing shame and death to its companions, suggesting moral corruption spreads like a family.

In simple terms: Sin leads to shame, death, and a corrupt legacy.

Key Takeaway

Beware the corrupting influence of sin.

Themes

morality evil consequences legacy spirituality

Mood

somber reflective

Type

ethical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • family conflict
  • community scandal

Key Concepts

ethical theory symbolic genealogy personal responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does sin affect those around you?
  • What breaks the cycle of corruption?
A Different Perspective

Moral judgments can be culturally relative.

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