Broken Quote by John Wycliffe
“Christ's fishermen should not meddle with men's law, for men' s law contains sharp stones and trees by which the net of God is broken, and the fish wend out of the world.”
About This Quote
The passage warns that secular legal systems are fraught with obstacles that can undermine divine purpose, suggesting believers should avoid entanglement with human jurisprudence.
In simple terms: Human law can thwart God's plan.
Key Takeaway
Stay out of worldly legal traps.
Themes
theology
law
spiritual integrity
authority
metaphor
Mood
reflective
cautious
serious
Type
advice
aphorical
theological
When to use this quote
- preaching to congregations
- writing theological essays
- guiding church policy
- counseling believers
- academic study
Key Concepts
divine will
human institutions
obstruction
faith
Practical Applications
- sermon development
- ethical decision‑making
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect Christian engagement with civil law?
- What modern 'sharp stones' might break God's net?
