Ethics, Scruples, and Morals - Examining Conscience

Ethics, scruples, and morals are closely linked and influence our decisions and actions.

“Ethics” refers to the distinction between right and wrong, “scruples” to the discomfort we feel when acting wrongly.

Both are part of our conscience, which guides us and leads us to make ethical decisions.

But how do ethics, scruples, and morals influence our actions? And how can we sharpen our conscience?