Clark, what in your honest opinion is the right standard…
“Clark, what in your honest opinion is the right standard for determining conduct? Is the only right standard for everyone, the probable action of Jesus Christ? Would you say that the highest, best law for a man to live by was contained in asking the question 'What would Jesus do?' And then doing it regardless of results? In other words, do you think men everywhere ought to follow Jesus' example as closely as they can in their daily lives?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote asks whether Jesus’ actions should be the universal moral benchmark for all people.
In simple terms: Should everyone follow Jesus’ example?
Consider Jesus as a moral guide.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- teaching children
- community leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you apply Jesus’ example in modern dilemmas?
- Can moral standards be universal?
Religious diversity challenges a single standard.