Quote by E. Stanley Jones

Character is supreme in life, hence Jesus stood supreme in the supreme thing - so supreme that, when we think of the ideal, we do not add virtue to virtue, but think of Jesus Christ, so that the standard of human life is no longer a code but a character.

Character is supreme in life, hence Jesus stood supreme in t

Summary

This quote emphasizes the paramount importance of character in life, asserting that Jesus exemplified the highest form of character. It suggests that when aspiring towards an ideal, Jesus should be the reference point, as he embodies the epitome of virtue. It further argues that the standard for human existence should no longer be solely based on a set of rules but on cultivating and embodying a virtuous character like that of Jesus.

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Life Character Virtues

By E. Stanley Jones

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