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 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?”
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.
Prioritize edifying, spiritually healthy actions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- relationship counseling
- community service
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure spiritual edification?
- What habits foster building up others?
Convenient choices may be edifying.