Quote by William Ellery Channing, The Mor

Conscience, the sense of right, the power of perceiving moral distinctions, the power of discerning between justice and injustice, excellence and baseness, is the highest faculty given us by God, the whole foundation of our responsibility, and our sole capacity for religion. ...God, in giving us conscience, has implanted a principle within us which forbids us to prostrate ourselves before mere power, or to offer praise where we do not discover worth.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes the significance of conscience as a divine gift, enabling us to distinguish between right and wrong, fairness and injustice, and to perceive moral excellence. Conscience is portrayed as our ultimate source of responsibility and the only aspect within us that can connect with the divine. It also highlights that God has imbued us with conscience, which prevents us from blindly submitting to authority or offering admiration without recognizing the inherent merit. Ultimately, conscience shapes our morality and guides our religious beliefs and actions.

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