Faith Quote by Elizabeth Gaskell
““It is to God you answer, not to men. The shame of having your sin known to the world, should be as nothing to the shame you felt at having sinned. We have dreaded men too much, and God too little, in the course we have taken.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell, 1854
Divine accountability outweighs human judgment; fear of worldly shame should be less than guilt of sin.
In simple terms: God's judgment matters more than people's opinions.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual conscience over social fear.
Themes
faith
humility
social pressure
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
literary
ethical
When to use this quote
- church community
- personal confession
- public criticism
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you fear human judgment more than divine?
- How can you shift focus to spiritual accountability?
A Different Perspective
Human fear can still dominate decisions.
