Desire Quote by Jan Karon
“Paul said in the second epistle...the time is coming when people will not put up with sound doctrine...they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own desires, and will turn from the truth and wander away to myths.”
About This Quote
People will reject sound teaching, seeking teachers who confirm their preferences, leading them away from truth toward myth.
In simple terms: Rejection of doctrine for personal comfort.
Key Takeaway
Truth is abandoned when comfort is prioritized.
Themes
Dogma vs. personal desire
Spiritual complacency
Mythmaking
Authority vs. individualism
Moral relativism
Mood
Concerned
Reflective
Cautious
Type
Biblical
Theological
Warning
When to use this quote
- Religious communities
- Educational settings
- Political discourse
- Cultural trends
- Online echo chambers
Key Concepts
Doctrine
Authority
Desire
Myth
Practical Applications
- Designing curricula that engage personal relevance
- Creating mentorship programs that balance truth and empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions maintain truth while honoring personal experience?
- What mechanisms prevent the drift from doctrine to myth?
A Different Perspective
Some argue that adapting teachings to individual contexts can foster deeper personal connection rather than alienation.
![“Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit. My three [great teachers] did not tell - they catalyzed a burning desire to know. Under their influence, the horizons sprung wide and fear went away and the unknown became knowable. But most important of…” quote by John Steinbeck](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/84c/john-steinbeck-71_art_teaching-might-even-be-the-greatest-of-t_1738.jpg)
