When you are tempted to stay away from that seventies'…
““When you are tempted to stay away from that seventies' meeting, from that elder's meeting, from that deacons' quorum and you shrink from going there, because you feel you will not be interested, say, 'I will go; the duty of a Latter-day Saint is upon me; and responsibility of membership in that quorum is upon me, and I must go and help make that meeting interesting””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote urges members to attend religious meetings despite lack of interest, framing attendance as a duty and an opportunity to make the gathering meaningful.
In simple terms: Obligation to attend and improve community meetings.
Key Takeaway
Responsibility can motivate participation.
Themes
faith
duty
community
leadership
Mood
determined
encouraging
Type
spiritual counsel
motivational
When to use this quote
- church service, volunteer board meeting, youth group
Key Concepts
civic responsibility
motivational psychology
Practical Applications
- commit to attend, contribute ideas
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing attendance as a duty change your motivation?
- What can you do to make meetings engaging?