--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If what God created, wasn't of value…" description: "\"“If what God created, wasn't of value, then satan wouldn't try to counterfeit it.\" From Freedom for LIFE”\" — T. Everett Smith" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f47/t-everett-smith-94695_freedom_if-what-god-created-wasn-t-of-value-then_47965.jpg" --- # If what God created, wasn't of value, then satan wouldn't… ![“If what God created, wasn't of value, then satan wouldn't try to counterfeit it." From Freedom for LIFE” quote by T. Everett Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f47/t-everett-smith-94695_freedom_if-what-god-created-wasn-t-of-value-then_47965.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f47/t-everett-smith-94695_freedom_if-what-god-created-wasn-t-of-value-then_47965.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f47/t-everett-smith-94695_freedom_if-what-god-created-wasn-t-of-value-then_47965.jpg) > ““If what God created, wasn't of value, then satan wouldn't try to counterfeit it." From Freedom for LIFE”” T. Everett Smith ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. If God's creation holds value, then Satan's attempt to counterfeit it reveals its worth. **In simple terms:** Creation’s value is evident. Key Takeaway Recognize inherent worth. Themes theology value spirituality Mood theological philosophical Type Freedom:1 Life:0 Satan:1 God Created:1 Satan Wouldn:0 Value Satan:0 Counterfeit Freedom:0 When to use this quote - Interpretations of value differ. Key Concepts faith moral philosophy cosmology Questions to Reflect On - contemplative - inspirational A Different Perspective What defines true value?;How does temptation reveal worth? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Freedom](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/freedom/) [God Created](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/god-created/) [Life](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/life/) [Satan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/satan/) ## Related quotes > [“Listen Noah, I've had two helpings of flaming bitch this morning. 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