--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Maybe I let other people influence how I…" description: "\"“Maybe I let other people influence how I saw Jesus. Maybe since they didn't forgive me, I thought He wouldn't either.”\" — Amanda G. Stevens" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b5d/amanda-g-stevens-96905_forgiveness_maybe-i-let-other-people-influence-how-i_2955911.jpg" --- # Maybe I let other people influence how I saw Jesus. Maybe… ![“Maybe I let other people influence how I saw Jesus. Maybe since they didn't forgive me, I thought He wouldn't either.” quote by Amanda G. Stevens](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b5d/amanda-g-stevens-96905_forgiveness_maybe-i-let-other-people-influence-how-i_2955911.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b5d/amanda-g-stevens-96905_forgiveness_maybe-i-let-other-people-influence-how-i_2955911.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b5d/amanda-g-stevens-96905_forgiveness_maybe-i-let-other-people-influence-how-i_2955911.jpg) > ““Maybe I let other people influence how I saw Jesus. Maybe since they didn't forgive me, I thought He wouldn't either.”” [Amanda G. Stevens](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/amanda-g-stevens/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Personal grievances can distort one's view of forgiveness and divine nature. **In simple terms:** Grievances warp perception of forgiveness. Key Takeaway Separate personal hurt from spiritual understanding. 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