Bible Quote by St. Jerome
“A false interpretation of Scripture causes that the gospel of the Lord becomes the gospel of man, or, which is worse, of the devil.”
About This Quote
Misreading Scripture can turn the gospel into a human-centered or even devilish agenda, distorting its original message.
In simple terms: Wrong interpretation corrupts the gospel.
Key Takeaway
Seek faithful, contextual understanding of texts.
Themes
interpretation
scripture
faith
authority
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
doctrinal
educational
When to use this quote
- seminars
- personal study
- church teaching
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
hermeneutics
theology
dogma
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we guard against personal bias in scriptural study?
- What role should tradition play?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation is subjective; can be influenced by bias.
