Christ Quote by John Woolman
“My heart hath often been deeply afflicted under a feeling that the standard of pure righteousness is not lifted up to the people by us, as a society, in that clearness which it might have been, had we been as faithful as we ought to be to the teachings of Christ.”
About This Quote
Source Journal: Journal of John Woolman, 1765
Society often fails to uphold pure righteousness, falling short of Christ's teachings.
In simple terms: Society falls short of true righteousness.
Key Takeaway
Strive for personal integrity.
Themes
morality
faith
society
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- community service
- church involvement
- personal study
Key Concepts
theology
ethical standards
Questions to Reflect On
- What does righteousness mean to you?
- How can you influence societal ethics?
A Different Perspective
Ideal standards may be unrealistic.
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