--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I'd make stuff up, like, 'I heard that…" description: "\"“I'd make stuff up, like, 'I heard that when Jesus built furniture he never used glue in the joints, that he'd touch them and they'd hold forever.”\" — ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/494/scott-carrier-83090_jesus_i-d-make-stuff-up-like-i-heard-that-when_804593.jpg" --- # I'd make stuff up, like, 'I heard that when Jesus built… ![“I'd make stuff up, like, 'I heard that when Jesus built furniture he never used glue in the joints, that he'd touch them and they'd hold forever.” quote by Scott Carrier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/494/scott-carrier-83090_jesus_i-d-make-stuff-up-like-i-heard-that-when_804593.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/494/scott-carrier-83090_jesus_i-d-make-stuff-up-like-i-heard-that-when_804593.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/494/scott-carrier-83090_jesus_i-d-make-stuff-up-like-i-heard-that-when_804593.jpg) > ““I'd make stuff up, like, 'I heard that when Jesus built furniture he never used glue in the joints, that he'd touch them and they'd hold forever.”” Scott Carrier ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker humorously imagines a myth about Jesus crafting furniture without glue, suggesting permanence through touch. **In simple terms:** Imagined myth about Jesus and glue. Key Takeaway Consider how stories shape perception of durability. Themes humor myth craftsmanship Mood playful thoughtful Type anecdotal creative When to use this quote - Storytelling - creative writing - design - construction - faith discussions Key Concepts Folklore symbolism faith Questions to Reflect On - What does this myth reveal about our desire for permanence? - How do such stories influence trust in craftsmanship? A Different Perspective Myths may oversimplify complex realities. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Jesus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/jesus/) [Religion](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/religion/) ## Related quotes > [Jesus built a ship to sing a song to, it sails the rivers and it sails the tide. 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