Bed Quote by Richard Baxter
“Spend your time in nothing which you know must be repented of; in nothing on which you might not pray for the blessing of God; in nothing which you could not review with a quiet conscience on your dying bed; in nothing which you might not safely and properly be found doing if death should surprise you in the act.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Directory, 1657
One should devote time only to actions that are morally defensible, prayerful, and conscience‑clear at life's end.
In simple terms: Live only what you can ethically justify and pray for.
Key Takeaway
Align daily actions with moral and spiritual integrity.
Themes
morality
prayer
conscience
death
integrity
Mood
serious
contemplative
spiritual
Type
advice
ethical teaching
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- end‑of‑life reflections
- religious practice
- personal accountability
Key Concepts
ethical living
spiritual discipline
self‑examination
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily habits reflect your deepest values?
- How do you reconcile past mistakes with present conscience?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty may lead to unintended moral lapses despite good intentions.
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