--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If a man gets drunk and goes out and…" description: "\"If a man gets drunk and goes out and breaks his leg so that it must be amputated, God will forgive him if he asks it, but he will have to hop around on..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/048/dwight-l-moody-1085_asks_if-a-man-gets-drunk-and-goes-out-and-bre_2451521.jpg" --- # If a man gets drunk and goes out and breaks his leg so… ![“If a man gets drunk and goes out and breaks his leg so that it must be amputated, God will forgive him if he asks it, but he will have to hop around on one leg all his life.” quote by Dwight L. Moody](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/048/dwight-l-moody-1085_asks_if-a-man-gets-drunk-and-goes-out-and-bre_2451521.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/048/dwight-l-moody-1085_asks_if-a-man-gets-drunk-and-goes-out-and-bre_2451521.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/048/dwight-l-moody-1085_asks_if-a-man-gets-drunk-and-goes-out-and-bre_2451521.jpg) > “If a man gets drunk and goes out and breaks his leg so that it must be amputated, God will forgive him if he asks it, but he will have to hop around on one leg all his life.” [Dwight L. Moody](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dwight-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. Divine forgiveness is granted for grave sins if sincerely sought, but the consequences of those sins may persist indefinitely. **In simple terms:** God forgives but the punishment may remain. Key Takeaway Seek forgiveness and accept lasting consequences. Themes faith forgiveness consequences Mood reflective serious Type moral theological When to use this quote - personal injury - legal penalties - ethical dilemmas - spiritual counseling Key Concepts theology moral responsibility Questions to Reflect On - Can true repentance erase all effects? - How do we balance mercy with justice? 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Moody](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dwight-l-moody/) > [“Everybody's amputated in some way or another, Shiloh. We lose loved ones, cut off memories forever, end relationships. 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