Conscience Quote by Thomas Becket
“To Him I look as my judge, to Him as the avenger of my wrongs, firm in my own good conscience and secure in the sincerity of my devotion, rooted in faith and confident that those who in the love of justice suffer injury can never be confounded, nor those who break the horns of the persecutors of the Church be deprived of their everlasting reward.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Sermon on the Faith, Thomas Becket, 1170
The speaker places divine judgment and vengeance above human law, trusting conscience and faith that justice will protect the faithful and punish oppressors, promising eternal reward.
In simple terms: Trust God’s justice over human courts, believing in eternal reward for the faithful.
Key Takeaway
Rely on divine justice when human systems fail.
Themes
faith
justice
conscience
martyrdom
eternity
Mood
contemplative
solemn
Type
spiritual
inspirational
historical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- persecution
- ethical decision‑making
- leadership under oppression
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
moral authority
divine retribution
spiritual resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to trust divine over human justice?
- How can one act justly amid oppression?
A Different Perspective
Human institutions may not align with divine will, causing conflict.
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