Bounds Quote by Richard Baxter
“You little know what you have done, when you have first broke the bounds of modesty; you have set open the door of your fancy to the devil, so that he can, almost at his pleasure ever after, represent the same sinful pleasure to you anew.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Duty of Modesty, 1650
Excessive pride opens one to temptation, leading to repeated sinful indulgence.
In simple terms: Pride invites repeated sin.
Key Takeaway
Guard humility to avoid temptation.
Themes
humility
pride
temptation
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
moral
religious
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual counseling
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
Moral theology
sin
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility protect you from recurring errors?
- What habits reinforce modesty?
A Different Perspective
Pride can also motivate positive ambition.
