--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Every man, the moment he takes his eye…" description: "\"“Every man, the moment he takes his eye off God, has failed. Every man has been a failure at some period of his life. Abraham failed. Moses failed. Eli..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/075/d-l-moody-4112_every-man_every-man-the-moment-he-takes-his-eye-of_649711.jpg" --- # Every man, the moment he takes his eye off God, has… ![“Every man, the moment he takes his eye off God, has failed. Every man has been a failure at some period of his life. Abraham failed. Moses failed. Elijah failed. Take the men that have become so famous and that were so mighty—the moment they got their eye off God, they were weak like other men…” quote by D.L. Moody](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/075/d-l-moody-4112_every-man_every-man-the-moment-he-takes-his-eye-of_649711.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/075/d-l-moody-4112_every-man_every-man-the-moment-he-takes-his-eye-of_649711.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/075/d-l-moody-4112_every-man_every-man-the-moment-he-takes-his-eye-of_649711.jpg) > ““Every man, the moment he takes his eye off God, has failed. Every man has been a failure at some period of his life. Abraham failed. Moses failed. Elijah failed. Take the men that have become so famous and that were so mighty—the moment they got their eye off God, they were weak like other men; and it is a very singular thing that those men failed on the strongest point in their character. I suppose it was because they were not on the watch. Abraham”” [D.L. Moody](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/d-l-moody/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. When focus shifts from divine guidance, even the greatest falter; reliance on God sustains strength. **In simple terms:** Turning away from God leads to failure. Key Takeaway Stay spiritually vigilant. Themes faith humility leadership Mood reflective serious Type inspirational theological When to use this quote - leadership decisions - personal crises - ethical dilemmas Key Concepts spiritual dependence human frailty Questions to Reflect On - How do you maintain focus on higher principles? - What practices keep you spiritually alert? A Different Perspective Even with faith, external pressures can cause lapses. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Failure](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/failure/) [Life](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/life/) [Time](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/time/) ## Related quotes > [Many of the Bible characters fell just in the things in which they were thought to be strongest. 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