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Danger Quote by Mary Baker Eddy

“Two points of danger beset mankind; namely, making sin seem either too large or too little.” quote by Mary Baker Eddy
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“Two points of danger beset mankind; namely, making sin seem either too large or too little.”

Mary Baker Eddy

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Source Book: Science and Health with Key to the Healing, 1875

Sin is misperceived when seen as too great or too small.

In simple terms: Sin’s size is misjudged.

Key Takeaway

Assess moral issues accurately.

Themes

morality perception balance

Mood

reflective serious

Type

theological ethical

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • ethical training
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

ethical judgment spiritual health self‑assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you gauge the seriousness of a wrongdoing?
  • What impacts does misjudging sin have?
A Different Perspective

Complex sins may resist simple categorization.

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