--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: You can think too highly of your…" description: "\"You can think too highly of your interpretations of Scripture, but you cannot think too highly of Scriptures interpretation of itself. You can exaggera..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c3/kevin-deyoung-1086_authority_you-can-think-too-highly-of-your-interpr_3048354.jpg" --- # You can think too highly of your interpretations of… ![“You can think too highly of your interpretations of Scripture, but you cannot think too highly of Scriptures interpretation of itself. You can exaggerate your authority in handling the Scriptures, but you cannot exaggerate the Scriptures authority to handle you. You can use the word of God to come…” quote by Kevin DeYoung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c3/kevin-deyoung-1086_authority_you-can-think-too-highly-of-your-interpr_3048354.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c3/kevin-deyoung-1086_authority_you-can-think-too-highly-of-your-interpr_3048354.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c3/kevin-deyoung-1086_authority_you-can-think-too-highly-of-your-interpr_3048354.jpg) > “You can think too highly of your interpretations of Scripture, but you cannot think too highly of Scriptures interpretation of itself. You can exaggerate your authority in handling the Scriptures, but you cannot exaggerate the Scriptures authority to handle you. You can use the word of God to come to wrong conclusions, but you cannot find any wrong conclusions in the word of God.” [Kevin DeYoung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kevin-deyoung/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He warns against misinterpreting Scripture’s authority, stressing humility in both reading and being read by the text. **In simple terms:** Don’t over‑estimate your authority over Scripture. Key Takeaway Approach Scripture with humility. Themes theology interpretation authority humility faith Mood reflective serious educational Type theological instructional When to use this quote - Bible study groups - preaching - personal devotion - theological education Key Concepts Hermeneutics scriptural authority spiritual discernment Questions to Reflect On - What checks can prevent misinterpretation? - How does humility shape spiritual growth? 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