--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Pride, willfulness, and rebellion against…" description: "\"“Pride, willfulness, and rebellion against what “is written” are the causes of the Bible being hard to understand. The hard part, then, is not understa..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7a0/finis-jennings-dake-78001_bible_pride-willfulness-and-rebellion-against_2857956.jpg" --- # Pride, willfulness, and rebellion against what “is… ![“Pride, willfulness, and rebellion against what “is written” are the causes of the Bible being hard to understand. The hard part, then, is not understanding with the mind, but being willing to obey what he does not want to obey. If a person could not understand the truth, he could not reject it.” quote by Finis Jennings Dake](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7a0/finis-jennings-dake-78001_bible_pride-willfulness-and-rebellion-against_2857956.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7a0/finis-jennings-dake-78001_bible_pride-willfulness-and-rebellion-against_2857956.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7a0/finis-jennings-dake-78001_bible_pride-willfulness-and-rebellion-against_2857956.jpg) > ““Pride, willfulness, and rebellion against what “is written” are the causes of the Bible being hard to understand. The hard part, then, is not understanding with the mind, but being willing to obey what he does not want to obey. If a person could not understand the truth, he could not reject it.”” Finis Jennings Dake ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. True understanding is less about intellectual grasp and more about willingness to obey, even when it conflicts with desire. **In simple terms:** Obedience requires humility beyond intellect. Key Takeaway Practice humility in faith. Themes faith obedience humility Mood contemplative serious Type religious philosophical When to use this quote - personal prayer - church community - ethical decisions Key Concepts theology spiritual discipline Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance obedience with discernment? - When should you question authority? A Different Perspective Blind obedience can ignore critical thinking. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bible/) [Religion](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/religion/) ## Related quotes > [This book (the Bible) is not hard to understand. 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