Rudolf Steiner Audio CW 155 Christ and the Human Soul: Lecture 3: (Norrkoping, May 28, 1912) by Rudolf Steiner
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Aug 30, 2023 A tour of moral life across cultures, comparing Indian devotion and European courage. A look at how inner spiritual preparation turns moral sayings into lived strength. A retelling of Francis of Assisi’s transformation from knightly valor to compassionate healing. Exploration of shifting moral impulses through history and their real effects on souls and societies.
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Wisdom Earns The Right To Simplify Morality
- Rudolf Steiner argues moral truths must be earned through deep preparation and wisdom before being fully expressed simply.
- He distinguishes shallow moralizing from matured ethical insight that flows from life-long spiritual development.
Morality Springs From Inner Impulses
- Steiner notes people can possess intellectual spiritual knowledge yet act immorally, while others with limited theory act deeply moral.
- He concludes moral foundations rely on inner impulses, not merely knowing moral axioms.
Seek Moral Sources, Not Sermons
- Do seek the sources that supply moral impulses rather than relying on sermons or abstract ethics.
- Steiner recommends deepening spiritual understanding to locate those inner moral forces.
