--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Let the average man be put to the proof…" description: "\"Let the average man be put to the proof on the question of who is above, and his true position will be exposed. Let him be forced into making a choice ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fc1/anonymous-1_age_let-the-average-man-be-put-to-the-proof_3078663.jpg" --- # Let the average man be put to the proof on the question of… ![“Let the average man be put to the proof on the question of who is above, and his true position will be exposed. Let him be forced into making a choice between God and money, between God and men, between God and personal ambition, God and self, God and human love, and God will take second place…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fc1/anonymous-1_age_let-the-average-man-be-put-to-the-proof_3078663.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fc1/anonymous-1_age_let-the-average-man-be-put-to-the-proof_3078663.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fc1/anonymous-1_age_let-the-average-man-be-put-to-the-proof_3078663.jpg) > “Let the average man be put to the proof on the question of who is above, and his true position will be exposed. Let him be forced into making a choice between God and money, between God and men, between God and personal ambition, God and self, God and human love, and God will take second place every time.” [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. When forced to choose between divine devotion and worldly pursuits, people consistently prioritize material or personal ambitions over God. **In simple terms:** People often put money, ambition, or love before God. Key Takeaway Reflect on true priorities and spiritual values. Themes spirituality values materialism ambition Mood reflective serious Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - career decisions - financial planning - relationship choices - personal ambition Key Concepts faith priorities human nature Questions to Reflect On - What truly guides your major life choices? - Can material goals coexist with spiritual devotion? 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