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“Everybody who is created comes into the world with a sense of right and wrong. That is the law written in the hearts. In addition to that, God has put the conscience and the conscience is a warning device that sounds off when we violate that law, or affirms us when we obey it. The conscience is…” quote by John Macarthur
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“Everybody who is created comes into the world with a sense of right and wrong. That is the law written in the hearts. In addition to that, God has put the conscience and the conscience is a warning device that sounds off when we violate that law, or affirms us when we obey it. The conscience is not that law; it is merely the warning device.”

John Macarthur

About This Quote

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

Human conscience acts as an internal alarm, alerting us when we breach moral law and affirming us when we follow it.

In simple terms: Conscience warns us of moral wrongdoing.

Key Takeaway

Listen to your conscience for moral guidance.

Themes

morality conscience law

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • making ethical decisions
  • personal reflection
  • spiritual growth

Key Concepts

theology ethics inner voice

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you trust your conscience?
  • How do you differentiate cultural norms from moral law?
A Different Perspective

Conscience can be ignored or rationalized away.

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