Ethics Quote by Anonymous
““Hearken to God, if you would have peace with God. Hearken to conscience, if you would have peace of conscience.””
About This Quote
Source Religious Text: Biblical proverb, 1 Peter 3:12 (paraphrased)
Peace with God requires listening to Him; peace of conscience requires listening to inner moral sense.
In simple terms: Listen to God for peace; listen to conscience for inner peace.
Cultivate listening to divine and inner guidance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “hearken” mean in your life?
- How do you differentiate divine vs. conscience guidance?
Balancing external and internal demands can be hard.