--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Now, there is no rest in sin. The wicked…" description: "\"“Now, there is no rest in sin. The wicked know nothing about it. The Scriptures tell us the wicked “are like the troubled sea that cannot rest.” You ha..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e98/d-l-moody-4112_bible_now-there-is-no-rest-in-sin-the-wicked-k_1068210.jpg" --- # Now, there is no rest in sin. The wicked know nothing… ![“Now, there is no rest in sin. The wicked know nothing about it. The Scriptures tell us the wicked “are like the troubled sea that cannot rest.” You have, perhaps been on the sea when there is a calm, when the water is as clear as crystal, and it seemed as if the sea were at rest. But if you looked…” quote by D.L. Moody](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e98/d-l-moody-4112_bible_now-there-is-no-rest-in-sin-the-wicked-k_1068210.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e98/d-l-moody-4112_bible_now-there-is-no-rest-in-sin-the-wicked-k_1068210.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e98/d-l-moody-4112_bible_now-there-is-no-rest-in-sin-the-wicked-k_1068210.jpg) > ““Now, there is no rest in sin. The wicked know nothing about it. The Scriptures tell us the wicked “are like the troubled sea that cannot rest.” You have, perhaps been on the sea when there is a calm, when the water is as clear as crystal, and it seemed as if the sea were at rest. But if you looked you would see that the waves came in, and that the calm was only on the surface. Man, like the sea, has no rest. He has had no rest since Adam fell, and there is none for him until he returns to God again, and the light of Christ shines into his heart.”” [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. Human nature is restless and troubled, mirroring a sea that appears calm but is constantly moving, until spiritual peace is found. **In simple terms:** People are inherently restless until they find spiritual peace. Key Takeaway Seek lasting spiritual peace. Themes spirituality restlessness human nature redemption faith Mood contemplative hopeful Type inspirational theological When to use this quote - personal prayer - church counseling - spiritual retreats - daily reflection Key Concepts theology existential unrest biblical metaphor Questions to Reflect On - How do you experience inner rest? - What practices bring you spiritual calm? 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