Twain notes that problem passages in Scripture are usually n

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Saying / Proverb★★★★

Most people are bothered by those passages in Scripture which they cannot understand; but as for me I always notices that the passages in Scripture which trouble me are those which I do understand.

— Mark Twain

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The point

Twain notes that problem passages in Scripture are usually not the ones he doesn't understand, but the ones he does—which trouble him through conviction to obey.

Scripture

James 1:22-25Joshua 1:82 Timothy 2:15

Audience

Adults

Tone

Humorous · Convicting · Wise

To tell aloud

under a minute · 36 words

Subjects

Obedience Bible War Conviction Sacrifice Family Understanding Scripture Love

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