Meaning of the word "for where God built a church, there the Devil would also build a chapel" in English
What does "for where God built a church, there the Devil would also build a chapel" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
for where God built a church, there the Devil would also build a chapel
US /fɔːr wɛr ɡɑːd bɪlt ə tʃɜːrtʃ, ðɛr ðə ˈdɛvəl wʊd ˈɔːlsoʊ bɪld ə ˈtʃæpəl/
UK /fɔː wɛə ɡɒd bɪlt ə tʃɜːtʃ, ðɛə ðə ˈdɛvəl wʊd ˈɔːlsəʊ bɪld ə ˈtʃæpəl/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that wherever there is a good influence or religious effort, evil or temptation will inevitably appear nearby to counteract it
Example:
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The new community center brought many benefits, but also attracted some trouble, proving that for where God built a church, there the Devil would also build a chapel.
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Be careful with your success; for where God built a church, there the Devil would also build a chapel.