Conscience Quote by Margaret Fell
“And if you love the light, then you come to the light to be proved, and tried whether your works be wrought in God. But that which hates the light, turns from the light, and that shall be condemned by the light forever. And though you may turn from the light, where the unity is, and you may turn from the eternal truth; but from the witness of God in your consciences, (which he hath places in you, which beareth witness for the living God,) you can never fly; that shall pursue you wherever you go.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Book of the City of God by Margaret Fell, 1666
The quote contrasts those who embrace divine truth with those who reject it, suggesting that truth will inevitably confront everyone.
In simple terms: Light represents truth; rejecting it leads to condemnation.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth, avoid denial.
Themes
faith
truth
conscience
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
divine judgment
inner witness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when confronted with uncomfortable truth?
- Can avoidance ever truly protect you?
A Different Perspective
Even when avoiding truth, its consequences persist.
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