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Comfort Quote by Adrian Rogers

“It is better to be divided by truth than to be united in error. It is better to speak the truth that hurts and then heals, than falsehood that comforts and then kills.” quote by Adrian Rogers
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“It is better to be divided by truth than to be united in error. It is better to speak the truth that hurts and then heals, than falsehood that comforts and then kills.”

Adrian Rogers

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Gospel of Truth, 1995

Truth may cause pain but leads to healing; false comfort harms deeper.

In simple terms: Truth hurts, heals; lies comfort, kill.

Key Takeaway

Choose truth even when painful.

Themes

integrity truth healing

Mood

reflective serious

Type

ethical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • leadership
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

Moral philosophy ethical decision-making

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance honesty with compassion?
  • When is a lie justified?
A Different Perspective

Truth can alienate and cause conflict.

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