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“It is far best for the Christian never to see some things, so he will never want them. The old-fashioned Christian who will not have playing cards in his house will never learn to gamble with them. One who never sees, in movies and night clubs or elsewhere, half-clothed girls, drinking, smoking…” quote by John R. Rice
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“It is far best for the Christian never to see some things, so he will never want them. The old-fashioned Christian who will not have playing cards in his house will never learn to gamble with them. One who never sees, in movies and night clubs or elsewhere, half-clothed girls, drinking, smoking, gambling, petting, making love to many men, is likely to miss being led into that kind of life by these sirens of sin. It is the Devil's game to make people think it necessary for people to "know the ways of the world.”

John R. Rice

About This Quote

Christian avoidance of worldly experiences is portrayed as protective, but may also limit understanding and growth.

In simple terms: Avoiding sin protects faith.

Key Takeaway

Balance protection with experience.

Themes

religion morality experience

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

theological ethical

When to use this quote

  • faith education
  • media consumption
  • social interaction
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

theology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does exposure shape moral understanding?
  • What risks come from shielding oneself?
A Different Perspective

Over‑protectiveness can breed ignorance.

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