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I wish that every Latter-day Saint could say and mean it…

“I wish that every Latter-day Saint could say and mean it with all his heart: 'I'll go where you want me to go. I'll say what you want me to say. I'll be what you want me to be'. If we could do that, we would be assured of the maximum happiness here and exaltation in the celestial kingdom of God…” quote by Ezra Taft Benson
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“I wish that every Latter-day Saint could say and mean it with all his heart: 'I'll go where you want me to go. I'll say what you want me to say. I'll be what you want me to be'. If we could do that, we would be assured of the maximum happiness here and exaltation in the celestial kingdom of God hereafter.”

Ezra Taft Benson

About This Quote

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

Complete obedience to divine will promises ultimate happiness and eternal exaltation.

In simple terms: Total submission to God's will brings joy.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine guidance.

Themes

obedience faith happiness eternal life spiritual devotion

Mood

devout hopeful

Type

religious inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • church service
  • personal prayer

Key Concepts

theology religious obedience spiritual fulfillment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance obedience with personal insight?
  • What role does personal conscience play?
A Different Perspective

Blind obedience may suppress personal agency and critical thinking

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