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Choice Quote by Jay E. Adams

“The options given to them are the same options that one faces now. They reflect two distinct moralities, two antithetical religions, and two discrete manners of life. The one says: “I shall live according to feeling”; the other: “I shall live as God says.” quote by Jay E. Adams
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““The options given to them are the same options that one faces now. They reflect two distinct moralities, two antithetical religions, and two discrete manners of life. The one says: “I shall live according to feeling”; the other: “I shall live as God says.””

Jay E. Adams

About This Quote

Source Book: Moral Choices, 1995

The passage contrasts two life approaches: one guided by personal feelings, the other by divine command, highlighting opposing moral frameworks.

In simple terms: Two opposite moral paths: feeling vs. divine command.

Key Takeaway

Consider which moral guide you follow.

Themes

morality religion personal vs divine authority

Mood

contemplative thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal decision making
  • spiritual practice
  • ethical debates

Key Concepts

Ethical relativism deontological ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you prioritize feeling or doctrine?
  • Can both coexist?
A Different Perspective

Rigid adherence can ignore context.

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