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“Thus have they committed two great evils, in which they persist, and from which they hate to be reformed; they take away from God's word, and add to his worship.” quote by Matthew Henry
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““Thus have they committed two great evils, in which they persist, and from which they hate to be reformed; they take away from God's word, and add to his worship.””

Matthew Henry

About This Quote

Source Book: Commentary on the Whole Bible by Matthew Henry, 1708

The passage criticizes altering divine teachings, warning that changing scripture and worship leads to persistent evil.

In simple terms: Changing God's word and worship is harmful.

Key Takeaway

Preserve original teachings.

Themes

faith integrity religion

Mood

reflective serious

Type

theological cautionary

When to use this quote

  • church leadership
  • personal study
  • worship practices
  • education
  • missionary work

Key Concepts

theology scriptural authority

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we balance tradition with contemporary understanding?
  • What safeguards protect sacred texts?
A Different Perspective

Altering texts can be seen as necessary adaptation in some cultures.

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