Quote by Jimmy Carter

I don't claim to be knowledgeable about theology. Most of my knowledge comes out of my experience and the lessons in the Bible. Every Sunday I'm home I teach 45 minutes and we boiled them down to one page for the new book, 'Through the Year with Jimmy Carter.'

I don't claim to be knowledgeable about theology. Most of my

Summary

In this quote, former president Jimmy Carter acknowledges that he does not consider himself an expert in theology. Instead, he emphasizes that his understanding and wisdom come from personal experiences and the lessons he has learned from the Bible. Carter shares that he invests time in teaching others about these lessons every Sunday and simplifies them into concise material for his book, 'Through the Year with Jimmy Carter.' This quote highlights Carter's humility and his dedication to sharing his spiritual insights with others.

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By Jimmy Carter

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