Behavior Quote by Charles Spurgeon
“Be dogmatically true, obstinately holy, immovably honest, desperately kind, fixedly upright.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 1865
He lists virtues of unwavering truth, holiness, honesty, kindness, and uprightness as moral ideals.
In simple terms: Uphold truth, holiness, honesty, kindness, uprightness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate steadfast moral character.
Themes
virtue
morality
integrity
Mood
inspirational
motivational
Type
religious
ethical
When to use this quote
- Personal conduct
- leadership
- teaching
- community building
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Truth
holiness
honesty
kindness
uprightness
Questions to Reflect On
- Which virtue is hardest for you to maintain?
- How can you practice kindness consistently?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty may prevent perfect adherence.
