Bases Quote by Pat Robertson
“God will judge people on the basis of what they did in light of what they knew.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Address, Pat Robertson, 1999
Judgment is based on actions taken with the knowledge one possessed at the time.
In simple terms: People are judged by what they did knowing what they knew.
Key Takeaway
Act responsibly with what you know.
Themes
morality
responsibility
knowledge
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership decisions
- personal choices
- policy making
Key Concepts
Ethics
accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- Did you act wisely given what you knew?
- How do you assess others’ knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Judgment may be unfair if knowledge is incomplete.
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