You have heard me say, a great many times, that there is…
“You have heard me say, a great many times, that there is not that man or woman in this Church, and there never was and never will be, who turn up their noses at the counsel that is given them from the First Presidency, but who, unless they repent of and refrain from such conduct will eventually go out of the Church and go to hell, every one of them”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Members must heed leadership counsel; failure to repent leads to exclusion and damnation.
In simple terms: Obey leaders or risk being cast out and condemned.
Key Takeaway
Follow guidance and repent when needed.
Themes
obedience
faith
consequence
community
spirituality
Mood
authoritative
solemn
Type
religious
didactic
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- community decisions
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
church authority
repentance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance authority and personal conscience?
- What are the costs of blind obedience?
A Different Perspective
Rigid enforcement can suppress dissent.