--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The Angel said, ‘Let the one who does…" description: "\"“The Angel said, ‘Let the one who does wrong, still do wrong, and the one who is filthy still be filthy; and let the one who is righteous, still practi..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/78c/jessica-shirvington-6677_justice_the-angel-said-let-the-one-who-does-wron_1074620.jpg" --- # The Angel said, ‘Let the one who does wrong, still do… ![“The Angel said, ‘Let the one who does wrong, still do wrong, and the one who is filthy still be filthy; and let the one who is righteous, still practice righteousness.’” Revelations” quote by Jessica Shirvington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/78c/jessica-shirvington-6677_justice_the-angel-said-let-the-one-who-does-wron_1074620.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/78c/jessica-shirvington-6677_justice_the-angel-said-let-the-one-who-does-wron_1074620.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/78c/jessica-shirvington-6677_justice_the-angel-said-let-the-one-who-does-wron_1074620.jpg) > ““The Angel said, ‘Let the one who does wrong, still do wrong, and the one who is filthy still be filthy; and let the one who is righteous, still practice righteousness.’” Revelations”” [Jessica Shirvington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-shirvington/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote suggests that moral states persist; wrongdoing and righteousness continue unchanged. **In simple terms:** People stay the same morally. Key Takeaway Accept that change may be limited. Themes morality human nature continuity Mood reflective serious Type scriptural philosophical When to use this quote - personal growth - spiritual reflection - social justice Key Concepts theology ethics determinism Questions to Reflect On - Can we truly change our moral character? - What influences moral stability? 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