Deceives Quote by Matthew Henry
““He concealed his own misery, that he might draw them into the like: thus he still deceives sinners into their own ruin.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Commentary on Proverbs, 1710
A person hides personal suffering to lure others into similar ruin, deceiving them through false appearances.
In simple terms: Deception hides pain and harms others.
Beware of hidden motives behind kindness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal relationships
- counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people hide pain to influence others?
- How can communities detect hidden deceit?
Such deceit can cause deeper harm than the original suffering.