--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If the devil cannot get you by SIN, he…" description: "\"“If the devil cannot get you by SIN, he will seek to get you by IGNORANCE.”\" — Abayomi Aikulola" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/992/abayomi-aikulola-95134_devil_if-the-devil-cannot-get-you-by-sin-he-wi_684317.jpg" --- # If the devil cannot get you by SIN, he will seek to get… ![“If the devil cannot get you by SIN, he will seek to get you by IGNORANCE.” quote by Abayomi Aikulola](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/992/abayomi-aikulola-95134_devil_if-the-devil-cannot-get-you-by-sin-he-wi_684317.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/992/abayomi-aikulola-95134_devil_if-the-devil-cannot-get-you-by-sin-he-wi_684317.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/992/abayomi-aikulola-95134_devil_if-the-devil-cannot-get-you-by-sin-he-wi_684317.jpg) > ““If the devil cannot get you by SIN, he will seek to get you by IGNORANCE.”” Abayomi Aikulola ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Sin leads to ignorance, which is a greater danger to the soul. **In simple terms:** Ignorance is worse than sin. Key Takeaway Seek knowledge over easy temptations. Themes spirituality morality knowledge Mood thoughtful motivational Type Devil:1 Ignorance:1 Inspirational quote:0 Seek:0 Sin Seek:0 Seek Ignorance:0 Devil Sin:0 When to use this quote - personal growth - education - spiritual practice Key Concepts sin ignorance temptation Questions to Reflect On - What ignorance are you overlooking? - How can you turn temptation into learning? 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