Conscience Quote by Donald Cargill
“I have been a man of great sins, but He has been a God of great mercies; and now, through His mercies, I have a conscience as sound and quiet as if I had never sinned.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: 17th‑century Scottish Covenanter preaching
Divine mercy can cleanse conscience, making past sins feel distant.
In simple terms: God’s mercy quiets guilt.
Trust in forgiveness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- prayer
- confession
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can mercy replace accountability?
- How do you balance mercy and responsibility?
Human frailty remains.