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"It is a masterpiece of the devil to make us believe that children cannot understand religion. Would Christ have made a child the standard of faith if He had known that it was not capable of understanding His words?"

- Dwight L. Moody

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This quote by Dwight L. Moody talks to the concept that kids are capable of comprehending religion. Moody recommends that if Christ had understood that kids were not capable of comprehending His words, He would not have made a child the standard of faith. Moody suggests that it is a trick of the devil to make us believe that children can not understand religious beliefs, which this is not real. He motivates us to recognize the capacity of kids to understand and value religious beliefs, and to not be tricked by the devil's lies. Moody's words remind us that kids are capable of understanding and appreciating religion, and that we need to not underestimate their abilities.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Dwight L. Moody between February 5, 1837 and December 22, 1899. He/she was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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