Emmons: a sinful custom does more lasting harm to society th

Saying / Proverb★★★

A thousand sinful actions are not so injurious to the public as one sinful custom. Sinful actions are transient, produce their effects, and immediately cease. But a sinful custom is permanent, and may continue its destructive influence for ages.

Also attributed to: Emmons

The point

Emmons: a sinful custom does more lasting harm to society than a thousand isolated sinful acts.

Scripture

Proverbs 22:6

Audience

Adults

Tone

Cautionary · Serious

To tell aloud

under a minute · 39 words

Subjects

Sin Legacy Sinful Customs Culture Society

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