Learning Quote by Elisabeth Elliot
““Is it more important to understand than to obey? Is it more important to me to know than to believe?””
About This Quote
Source Book: Passages, 1978
Understanding is more important than obedience; knowing surpasses believing.
In simple terms: Understanding outweighs obedience; knowledge beats belief.
Seek knowledge before following.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- religious practice
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you question authority?
- How does understanding change belief?
Blind obedience can be harmful.