Quote by Horace Bushnell

Christ does not dress up a moral picture, and ask you to observe its beauty. He only tells you how to live; and the most beautiful characters the world has ever seen, have been those who received and lived these precepts without once conceiving their beauty.

Christ does not dress up a moral picture, and ask you to obs

Summary

This quote emphasizes that Christ's teachings focus on guiding people to lead moral lives rather than merely presenting a captivating image. Instead of revealing the aesthetic appeal of morality, Christ simply instructs individuals on how to live. The beauty that emerges from following these teachings is not a deliberate intention but rather a natural outcome. The quote suggests that the most exceptional individuals in history have been those who sincerely embraced these principles without seeking or emphasizing their inherent beauty.

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Beauty Character Precept

By Horace Bushnell

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