Conscience Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““1. That he had approved himself to his own conscience, verse 12: “For our own rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.” 2.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”, 1741
A conscience aligned with divine grace leads to sincere, simple living, not worldly cleverness.
In simple terms: Godly sincerity over worldly wisdom.
Key Takeaway
Seek simplicity and grace.
Themes
faith
conscience
humility
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual guidance
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
grace
inner witness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does grace shape your daily choices?
- What does simplicity mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on conscience can ignore practical realities.
![“But it is doubtless true, and evident from [the] Scriptures, that the essence of all true religion lies in holy love; and that in this divine affection, and an habitual disposition to it, and that light which is the foundation of it, and those things which are the fruits of it, consists the whole…” quote by Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2fd/jonathan-edwards-770_affection_but-it-is-doubtless-true-and-evident-fro_82879.jpg)
