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Discipline Quote by John Folmar

“The difference between us and the one being disciplined by the church is not that we're not all sinners...but that we repent of our sin and he doesn't...we take God's side against our own sin” quote by John Folmar
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““The difference between us and the one being disciplined by the church is not that we're not all sinners...but that we repent of our sin and he doesn't...we take God's side against our own sin””

John Folmar

About This Quote

The church disciplines sinners, yet we repent and reject the church’s side, choosing instead to align with divine truth against our own flaws.

In simple terms: We repent, not follow church’s discipline.

Key Takeaway

Choose personal repentance.

Themes

religion ethics self‑reflection

Mood

introspective serious

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • church involvement
  • personal moral decisions
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does repentance mean to you?
  • How do you reconcile faith and self?
A Different Perspective

Church authority may conflict with personal conscience.

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