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“Character is supreme in life, hence Jesus stood supreme in the supreme thing - so supreme that, when we think of the ideal, we do not add virtue to virtue, but think of Jesus Christ, so that the standard of human life is no longer a code but a character.” quote by E. Stanley Jones
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“Character is supreme in life, hence Jesus stood supreme in the supreme thing - so supreme that, when we think of the ideal, we do not add virtue to virtue, but think of Jesus Christ, so that the standard of human life is no longer a code but a character.”

E. Stanley Jones

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

True character surpasses mere virtue; it embodies Christ-like standards that transform human life.

In simple terms: Character is deeper than virtue.

Key Takeaway

Model Christ-like character.

Themes

faith character virtue

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • leadership
  • spiritual formation
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

Christ-like ideal moral transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does Christ influence your daily choices?
  • What does “character” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Human frailty can hinder perfect character.

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