--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: 20And then he added, “It is what comes…" description: "\"“20And then he added, “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. 21For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6e0/hendrickson-bibles-60889_evil-thoughts_20and-then-he-added-it-is-what-comes-fro_1940960.jpg" --- # 20And then he added, “It is what comes from inside that… ![“20And then he added, “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. 21For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, 22adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. 23All these vile things come from…” quote by Hendrickson Bibles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6e0/hendrickson-bibles-60889_evil-thoughts_20and-then-he-added-it-is-what-comes-fro_1940960.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6e0/hendrickson-bibles-60889_evil-thoughts_20and-then-he-added-it-is-what-comes-fro_1940960.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6e0/hendrickson-bibles-60889_evil-thoughts_20and-then-he-added-it-is-what-comes-fro_1940960.jpg) > ““20And then he added, “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. 21For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, 22adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. 23All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you.”” [Hendrickson Bibles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hendrickson-bibles/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Moral corruption originates from inner thoughts and desires, not external actions alone. **In simple terms:** Evil thoughts inside defile a person. Key Takeaway Cultivate pure thoughts to maintain moral integrity. Themes inner morality thoughts spiritual cleanliness Mood introspective spiritual Type religious ethical When to use this quote - personal reflection - spiritual practice - mental health - teaching contexts Key Concepts psychology of sin ethical philosophy Questions to Reflect On - What inner thoughts do you guard? - How can you transform negative desires? 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