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Meaning
The quote says that evil often works by appealing to what people want to see and feel, rather than by looking obviously harmful. It suggests that Satan makes wrongdoing seem attractive or harmless by hiding its true nature. The warning is that appearances can be used to mask moral danger.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Charles R. Swindoll
Charles R. Swindoll is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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