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“The Savior desires to save us from our inadequacies as well as our sins. Inadequacy is not the same as being sinful - we have far more control over the choice to sin than we may have over our innate capacity. . . . A sense of falling short or falling down is not only natural but essential to the…” quote by Bruce C. Hafen
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“The Savior desires to save us from our inadequacies as well as our sins. Inadequacy is not the same as being sinful - we have far more control over the choice to sin than we may have over our innate capacity. . . . A sense of falling short or falling down is not only natural but essential to the mortal experience. Still, after all we can do, the Atonement can fill that which is empty, straighten our bent parts, and make strong that which is weak.”

Bruce C. Hafen

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Salvation addresses both sin and personal inadequacy, strengthening the weak.

In simple terms: God fixes sin and personal flaws.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual growth.

Themes

salvation human frailty redemption

Mood

hopeful encouraging

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • personal development
  • faith communities

Key Concepts

theology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance divine help with personal effort?
  • What areas need your active improvement?
A Different Perspective

Human effort still matters alongside grace.

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