--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It's bad enough for me to make choices…" description: "\"It's bad enough for me to make choices that hurt my own relationship with God. How much more serious is it to be the cause of someone else deciding to ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a6c/nancy-leigh-demoss-8617_causes_it-s-bad-enough-for-me-to-make-choices-t_1362569.jpg" --- # It's bad enough for me to make choices that hurt my own… ![“It's bad enough for me to make choices that hurt my own relationship with God. How much more serious is it to be the cause of someone else deciding to sin? Not only must I choose the pathway of holiness for God's sake and for my own sake; I must also do it for the sake of others.” quote by Nancy Leigh DeMoss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a6c/nancy-leigh-demoss-8617_causes_it-s-bad-enough-for-me-to-make-choices-t_1362569.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a6c/nancy-leigh-demoss-8617_causes_it-s-bad-enough-for-me-to-make-choices-t_1362569.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a6c/nancy-leigh-demoss-8617_causes_it-s-bad-enough-for-me-to-make-choices-t_1362569.jpg) > “It's bad enough for me to make choices that hurt my own relationship with God. How much more serious is it to be the cause of someone else deciding to sin? Not only must I choose the pathway of holiness for God's sake and for my own sake; I must also do it for the sake of others.” [Nancy Leigh DeMoss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nancy-leigh-demoss/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. DeMoss stresses personal holiness and responsibility for influencing others’ spiritual choices. **In simple terms:** We must be holy for ourselves and others. Key Takeaway Live responsibly for community. Themes faith responsibility holiness Mood encouraging serious hopeful Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - church life - personal decision‑making - mentorship - community service Key Concepts ethics spiritual leadership Questions to Reflect On - How do you model holiness for others? - What boundaries protect personal faith? 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