Bible Quote by Charles W. Colson
““The Bible teaches that there is a holy God whose law constitutes a transcendent, universally valid standard of right and wrong. Our choice has no effect at all on this standard; our choice simply determines whether we accept it, or reject it and suffer the consequences.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV Talk Show, 1995
Moral standards are presented as absolute and independent of personal choice, with consequences tied to acceptance or rejection.
In simple terms: Right and wrong are universal, not personal.
Key Takeaway
Consider the source of moral authority.
Themes
ethics
religion
absolutism
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- personal decisions
- societal norms
Key Concepts
theology
moral philosophy
consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think universal morals exist?
- How do consequences shape behavior?
A Different Perspective
Moral standards can be culturally relative.
