In evaluating a person's conduct, by his actions one determines

• A. what he says
• B. what he does
• C. what he earns
• D. what he is

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that conduct is shown most clearly through what a person does. Actions reveal the choices a person makes and the character behind them; they’re the visible evidence of how someone lives and what they truly value. In Christian thought, words alone can be deceptive, but deeds bear witness to faith and integrity—“by their fruits you will know them.” So, evaluating a person’s conduct is best done by looking at their actions, not just what they say. What someone earns doesn’t necessarily reflect their moral character and can be influenced by many factors, while what a person is (their identity or essence) isn’t something you can fully determine from conduct alone. Therefore, the action itself provides the most reliable measure of conduct.