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Action Quote by Myles Munroe

“When we evaluate the rightness or wrongness of actions or behavior, we need to ask ourselves if that behavior will edify—build up—ourselves or someone else, or if it will tear down. The question is not what we can get away with, but what is healthy and edifying. When it is all said and done, are…” quote by Myles Munroe
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“When we evaluate the rightness or wrongness of actions or behavior, we need to ask ourselves if that behavior will edify—build up—ourselves or someone else, or if it will tear down. The question is not what we can get away with, but what is healthy and edifying. When it is all said and done, are we edified spiritually? Have we been built up and strengthened in our relationship with the Lord or with our spouse, or have we been weakened? Do we come away encouraged or discouraged, confident or filled with a sense of guilt or shame? Is our conscience clean?”

Myles Munroe

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Spiritual growth, 2015

Assess actions by whether they build up or tear down, focusing on spiritual health over convenience.

In simple terms: Build up, don’t tear down.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize edifying, spiritually healthy actions.

Themes

ethics spirituality self‑assessment

Mood

reflective serene

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily decisions
  • relationship counseling
  • community service

Key Concepts

moral philosophy personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you measure spiritual edification?
  • What habits foster building up others?
A Different Perspective

Convenient choices may be edifying.

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