We never suffered ourselves to go into any important…
““We never suffered ourselves to go into any important measure without asking Brother Joseph to inquire of the Lord in relation to it. Such was our confidence in him as a Prophet, that when he said "Thus saith the Lord," we were confident it would be as he said; and the more we tried it, the more confidence we had, for we never found his word fail in a single instance. [DHC3:258]””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith in a prophetic leader's guidance built confidence; subsequent experiences reinforced that trust.
In simple terms: Trust in prophetic guidance builds confidence.
Key Takeaway
Seek reliable counsel.
Themes
faith
confidence
leadership
Mood
reverent
cautious
Type
Confidence:1
Prophet Said:0
Tried Confidence:0
Lord Confident:0
Confidence Prophet:0
When to use this quote
- religious decisions
- community planning
- personal crises
Key Concepts
prophetic authority
spiritual guidance
trust building
Questions to Reflect On
- What happens when guidance fails?
- How to balance faith with critical thinking?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on a single source can be risky.