“Tolstoy said, 'The antagonism between life and conscience may be removed either by a change of life or by a change of conscience.' Many of us have elected to adjust our consciences rather than our lives. Our powers of rationalization are unlimited. They allow us to live in luxury and indifference while others, whom we could help if we chose to, starve and go to hell.”
Randy Alcorn
Money, Possessions, and Eternity: A Comprehensive Guide to What the Bible Says about Financial Stewardship, Generosity, Materialism, Retirement, Financial Planning, Gambling, Debt, and More
-
Working on it...
-
Working on it...
-
Working on it...
-
Working on it...
Similar quotes
“The antagonism between life and conscience may be removed in two ways: by a change of life or by a change of conscience.”
Leo Tolstoy
“Between the radiant white of a clear conscience and the coal black of a conscience sullied by sin lie many shades of gray--where most of us live our lives. Not perfect but not beyond redemption.”
Sherry L. Hoppe
A Matter of Conscience: Redemption of a Hometown Hero, Bobby Hoppe
“If we train our conscience, it kisses us while it hurts”
Friedrich Nietzsche
“We must imagine our lives well. We must engage our conscience. Conscience is the voice of God in the nature and heart of man.”
Laura Kasischke
The Life Before Her Eyes
“We will all die one day, but if we live our lives to our full potentials, we can live forever.. In the consciences of others.”
José N. Harris
MI VIDA: A Story of Faith, Hope and Love