--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We should look upon sin in two…" description: "\"“We should look upon sin in two looking-glasses—the glass of Christ’s blood, and the glass of death.”\" — Thomas Watson" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/634/thomas-watson-4209_death_we-should-look-upon-sin-in-two-looking-g_641243.png" --- # We should look upon sin in two looking-glasses—the glass… ![“We should look upon sin in two looking-glasses—the glass of Christ’s blood, and the glass of death.” quote by Thomas Watson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/634/thomas-watson-4209_death_we-should-look-upon-sin-in-two-looking-g_641243.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/634/thomas-watson-4209_death_we-should-look-upon-sin-in-two-looking-g_641243.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/634/thomas-watson-4209_death_we-should-look-upon-sin-in-two-looking-g_641243.png) > ““We should look upon sin in two looking-glasses—the glass of Christ’s blood, and the glass of death.”” [Thomas Watson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-watson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Sin should be viewed through the lens of Christ’s sacrifice and the inevitability of death, emphasizing both redemption and mortality. **In simple terms:** Seeing sin as both sacrificial and fatal deepens moral awareness. Key Takeaway Reflect on both redemption and mortality. Themes theology morality duality Mood solemn reflective Type religious philosophical When to use this quote - personal repentance - preaching - counseling Key Concepts spiritual reflection ethical decision‑making Questions to Reflect On - How does viewing sin through these lenses affect you? - What balance exists between redemption and consequence? 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