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Approval Quote by Ambrose

“As a servant desireth the approval of his master, and a son the approval of his father, so should we desire the approval of God and our own conscience.” quote by Ambrose
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“As a servant desireth the approval of his master, and a son the approval of his father, so should we desire the approval of God and our own conscience.”

Ambrose

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Decree of the Church, 4th century AD

We should seek both divine approval and personal integrity, just as servants and sons seek their superiors' and fathers' approval.

In simple terms: Seek God and conscience approval.

Key Takeaway

Align actions with faith and conscience.

Themes

faith integrity obedience

Mood

reflective serious

Type

moral spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • leadership
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology ethical behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile societal pressure with personal conscience?
  • What does divine approval mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Balancing external expectations with internal moral compass can be challenging.

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