--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If you think that you can sin, and then…" description: "\"If you think that you can sin, and then by cries avert the consequences of sin, you insult God's character.\" — Frederick William Robertson" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ba9/frederick-william-robertson-39_avert_if-you-think-that-you-can-sin-and-then-b_2786444.png" --- # If you think that you can sin, and then by cries avert the… ![“If you think that you can sin, and then by cries avert the consequences of sin, you insult God's character.” quote by Frederick William Robertson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ba9/frederick-william-robertson-39_avert_if-you-think-that-you-can-sin-and-then-b_2786444.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ba9/frederick-william-robertson-39_avert_if-you-think-that-you-can-sin-and-then-b_2786444.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ba9/frederick-william-robertson-39_avert_if-you-think-that-you-can-sin-and-then-b_2786444.png) > “If you think that you can sin, and then by cries avert the consequences of sin, you insult God's character.” [Frederick William Robertson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/frederick-william-robertson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Insulting God's nature by assuming we can evade sin's consequences through pleading undermines divine justice. **In simple terms:** Thinking we can dodge sin offends God. Key Takeaway Respect divine moral order. Themes theity responsibility humility Mood reflective serious Type theological ethical When to use this quote - confession - ethical decision making - spiritual counseling Key Concepts Divine justice free will Questions to Reflect On - Can we truly escape moral consequences? - How does humility affect our view of divine justice? 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