Conscience Quote by John Macarthur
“Your conscience is like the nerve endings in your fingertips. Its sensitivity to external stimuli can be damaged by the buildup of calluses or even wounded so badly as to be virtually impervious to any feeling. Paul also wrote of the dangers of a calloused conscience, a wounded conscience, and a seared conscience.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gospel According to Jesus Christ, John Macarthur, 1978
A conscience can become desensitized like callused fingertips, making us indifferent to moral pain and wrongdoing.
In simple terms: A callused conscience blocks moral feeling.
Key Takeaway
Guard your conscience by staying sensitive to moral cues.
Themes
morality
awareness
empathy
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- leadership
- conflict resolution
- ethical training
Key Concepts
ethical sensitivity
psychological defense
spiritual health
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when your conscience is numb?
- What practices keep moral sensitivity alive?
A Different Perspective
A hardened conscience may also protect against overwhelming guilt, limiting growth.
