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False prophets Quote by Richard Sibbes

“A man may be a false prophet and yet speak the truth.” quote by Richard Sibbes
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“A man may be a false prophet and yet speak the truth.”

Richard Sibbes

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.

Key Takeaway

Judge statements, not just the speaker.

Themes

truth belief integrity

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • religious debates
  • news reporting
  • personal relationships
  • legal testimony

Key Concepts

theology epistemology moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can truth be trusted if the speaker is unreliable?
  • How do we separate truth from false belief?
A Different Perspective

Truth may be limited by the speaker’s overall credibility.

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