Character Quote by Lyman Abbott
“Conscience is what? It is putting together a moral act and a moral ideal, and measuring the act by the ideal. It is putting this moral act which you do alongside the eternal laws of God, and seeing how it stands by those laws of God.”
About This Quote
Conscience measures actions against moral ideals and divine law, serving as an ethical compass.
In simple terms: Conscience judges actions by moral standards.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with higher moral principles.
Themes
ethics
morality
spirituality
law
philosophy
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- theological study
- ethical training
Key Concepts
moral relativism
divine command theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we reconcile personal conscience with societal laws?
- What role does empathy play in moral judgment?
A Different Perspective
Rigid moral standards may ignore context.
