Bible Quote by Frederica Mathewes-Green
“The Bible, that powerful book, has many effects: it comforts, counsels, instructs, and brings us into the presence of God. But trying to erase offense as one of its functions is a fundamentally misguided task.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Bible and the Future, Frederica Mathewes‑Green, 2015
The Bible offers comfort and guidance, but trying to remove its offensive parts misrepresents its purpose.
In simple terms: Erasing offense distorts the Bible’s role.
Respect the text’s complexity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Sermons
- personal study
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How should controversial passages be handled?
- Can offense be a catalyst for growth?
Some may view offense as essential to truth.