the devil can cite Scripture for his own purpose

proverb Knowledge of Scripture does not necessarily equate to good intentions or correct moral positions, since biblical quotations can be manipulated or taken out of context to support nefarious acts or agendas. Just because he can quote the Bible doesn't mean his agenda is pure. The devil can cite Scripture for his own purpose.

See also: can, cite, devil, own, purpose, scripture

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

See also:

teach a man to fish
it takes a village
village
all cats are gray after dark/at night
best-laid plans go astray, the
the best-laid plans
the best-laid plans go astray
the best-laid plans of mice and men
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
for want of a nail

词组	the devil can cite Scripture for his own purpose
释义	the devil can cite Scripture for his own purpose the devil can cite Scripture for his own purpose proverb Knowledge of Scripture does not necessarily equate to good intentions or correct moral positions, since biblical quotations can be manipulated or taken out of context to support nefarious acts or agendas. Just because he can quote the Bible doesn't mean his agenda is pure. The devil can cite Scripture for his own purpose. See also: can, cite, devil, own, purpose, scripture Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: teach a man to fish it takes a village village all cats are gray after dark/at night best-laid plans go astray, the the best-laid plans the best-laid plans go astray the best-laid plans of mice and men a little knowledge is a dangerous thing for want of a nail
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