--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What is the purpose of writing…" description: "\"“What is the purpose of writing scriptures? It is a thermometer (gauge). So that one may know that ‘what is written in the scriptures is right (correct..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4e6/dada-bhagwan-31_bible_what-is-the-purpose-of-writing-scripture_2443396.jpg" --- # What is the purpose of writing scriptures? It is a… ![“What is the purpose of writing scriptures? It is a thermometer (gauge). So that one may know that ‘what is written in the scriptures is right (correct) and what we are saying is wrong (incorrect)’.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4e6/dada-bhagwan-31_bible_what-is-the-purpose-of-writing-scripture_2443396.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4e6/dada-bhagwan-31_bible_what-is-the-purpose-of-writing-scripture_2443396.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4e6/dada-bhagwan-31_bible_what-is-the-purpose-of-writing-scripture_2443396.jpg) > ““What is the purpose of writing scriptures? It is a thermometer (gauge). So that one may know that ‘what is written in the scriptures is right (correct) and what we are saying is wrong (incorrect)’.”” [Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dada-bhagwan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Scriptures serve as a moral gauge, helping distinguish right from wrong and guiding ethical behavior. **In simple terms:** Scriptures are moral gauges. Key Takeaway Use teachings to evaluate actions. Themes ethics spirituality guidance Mood contemplative educational Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - daily decision making - ethical debates - personal reflection - education Key Concepts philosophy religion Questions to Reflect On - What principles guide your decisions? - How do you verify moral correctness? 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