False prophets Quote by Richard Sibbes
“A man may be a false prophet and yet speak the truth.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Doctrine of the Church, Richard Sibbes, 1625
A person can hold false beliefs yet utter true statements, separating belief from factual accuracy.
In simple terms: False believers can still tell truth.
Judge statements, not just the speaker.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious debates
- news reporting
- personal relationships
- legal testimony
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can truth be trusted if the speaker is unreliable?
- How do we separate truth from false belief?
Truth may be limited by the speaker’s overall credibility.