Conscience Quote by John Macarthur
“The conscience...is not infallible. Nor is it a source of revelation about right and wrong. Its role is not to teach you moral and ethical ideals, but to hold you accountable to the highest standards of right and wrong you know.”
About This Quote
Conscience is imperfect and not a source of absolute truth; it serves to hold us to the moral standards we already understand.
In simple terms: Conscience checks us against our own moral knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Use conscience as a guide, not a teacher.
Themes
ethics
self‑accountability
morality
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- decision making
- leadership
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards do you hold yourself to?
- How do you verify your conscience’s judgments?
A Different Perspective
Conscience can be biased by personal beliefs.
