We must each of us do our home work. 'My people are…
““We must each of us do our home work. 'My people are destroyed,' said Hosea, 'for lack of knowledge.' We must be wise as serpents; for as the Apostle Paul said, We wrestle against the rulers of darkness, against spiritual wickedness in high places. We are going through what J. Reuben Clark once termed the greatest propaganda campaign of all time. We cannot believe all we read, and what we can believe is not all of genuine value. We must sift. We must learn by study and prayer. Study the scriptures and study the mortals who have been most consistently accurate about the most important things. When your freedom is at stake, your information best be accurate.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Emphasizes personal responsibility to seek truth through study, prayer, and discernment, warning against misinformation and the need for accurate knowledge in safeguarding freedom.
In simple terms: Advocates diligent truth‑seeking and spiritual vigilance.
Key Takeaway
Truth requires active, disciplined effort.
Themes
knowledge
spiritual discernment
propaganda
freedom
responsibility
Mood
determined
cautious
inspired
Type
advice
spiritual exhortation
When to use this quote
- evaluating news sources
- making moral decisions
- defending personal liberty
Key Concepts
critical thinking
faith
information literacy
Practical Applications
- educational curricula on media literacy
- faith‑based study groups
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify the reliability of information you encounter?
- What role does prayer play in your decision‑making process?