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When we think of the ideal, we do not add virtue to virtue, but think of Jesus Christ, so that the standard of human lif
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"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"

- E. Stanley Jones

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In this quote, E. Stanley Jones is stressing the importance of having Jesus Christ as the ultimate standard for human life. He suggests that when we pursue an ideal life, we need to not merely add more virtues to our already existing ones, however rather, we ought to focus on emulating the character of Jesus. By doing so, our standard for living becomes more than just a set of rules or codes to follow, but rather a reflection of the character of Christ. Jones is highlighting the transformative power of Jesus' character and how it can shape our own lives for the much better.

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E. Stanley Jones This quote is written / told by E. Stanley Jones between December 18, 1884 and January 25, 1973. He was a famous Theologian from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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