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Conscience Quote by Thomas Brooks

“There are three things that earthly riches can never do; they can never satisfy divine justice, they can never pacify divine wrath, nor can they every quiet a guilty conscience. And till these things are done man is undone.” quote by Thomas Brooks
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“There are three things that earthly riches can never do; they can never satisfy divine justice, they can never pacify divine wrath, nor can they every quiet a guilty conscience. And till these things are done man is undone.”

Thomas Brooks

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Divine Justice, 17th century preacher

Wealth cannot fulfill moral or spiritual needs; justice, peace, and conscience remain beyond material reach.

In simple terms: Money can't fix moral or spiritual issues.

Key Takeaway

Seek justice and inner peace over riches.

Themes

justice conscience spirituality wealth

Mood

serious contemplative

Type

ethical religious

When to use this quote

  • political leadership
  • personal decision
  • social activism

Key Concepts

ethics theology human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What cannot money buy in your life?
  • How do you address guilt without material means?
A Different Perspective

Material wealth may give false security, ignoring deeper needs.

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