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“Whatever weakens your reason, impairs the tenderness of your conscience, obscures your sense of God, or takes off the relish for spiritual things then it is sin for you, however, innocent it may be in itself.” quote by Susanna Wesley
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“Whatever weakens your reason, impairs the tenderness of your conscience, obscures your sense of God, or takes off the relish for spiritual things then it is sin for you, however, innocent it may be in itself.”

Susanna Wesley

About This Quote

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

Weakening reason dulls conscience and spiritual enjoyment, which is sinful even if innocent.

In simple terms: Losing reason harms conscience and spirituality, considered sin.

Key Takeaway

Guard your reasoning to protect faith.

Themes

morality spirituality reason

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • spiritual guidance
  • moral education

Key Concepts

ethical philosophy faith practice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep reason clear?
  • What practices strengthen your conscience?
A Different Perspective

Reason can be challenged by emotions or external pressures.

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