--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And if your eye causes you to sin, tear…" description: "\"“And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b9d/anonymous-1_life_and-if-your-eye-causes-you-to-sin-tear-i_403523.jpg" --- # And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw… ![“And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into the f hell [3] of fire.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b9d/anonymous-1_life_and-if-your-eye-causes-you-to-sin-tear-i_403523.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b9d/anonymous-1_life_and-if-your-eye-causes-you-to-sin-tear-i_403523.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b9d/anonymous-1_life_and-if-your-eye-causes-you-to-sin-tear-i_403523.jpg) > ““And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into the  f hell \[3\] of fire.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. If sinful vision leads to wrongdoing, remove it to avoid greater harm; better to live with limited perception than be consumed by fire. **In simple terms:** Avoid harmful influences, even if it means loss. Key Takeaway Prioritize safety over full awareness. Themes morality self‑control spirituality Mood cautionary reflective Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - addiction recovery - toxic relationships - dangerous media consumption - spiritual practice Key Concepts renunciation sacrifice Questions to Reflect On - What “eyes” in life should we guard? - Is it better to face danger or live in safe ignorance? A Different Perspective Removing all perception can limit growth and understanding. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Life](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/life/) ## Related quotes > [“An evil man threw tobacco in the macaque-rhesus eyes.' Oleg was struck dumb. 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