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“The Lord, in His kindness, seeing the attitude of His children, and knowing that they would need guidance, gave to us the Ten Commandments, and other commandments that have been given from time to time, to help us to find happiness. You observe people running to and fro in the world, seeking…” quote by George Albert Smith
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““The Lord, in His kindness, seeing the attitude of His children, and knowing that they would need guidance, gave to us the Ten Commandments, and other commandments that have been given from time to time, to help us to find happiness. You observe people running to and fro in the world, seeking happiness but not finding it. If they would only pause long enough to accept the Lord’s advice happiness would follow, but they will find it in no other way.””

George Albert Smith

About This Quote

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

The Lord gave commandments as guidance to help people find true happiness, which they miss by not he advice.

In simple terms: Follow divine guidance for happiness.

Key Takeaway

Heed spiritual counsel.

Themes

faith happiness guidance

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

inspirational spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • community building
  • life planning
  • stress relief

Key Concepts

religion ethics spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you listening to spiritual guidance?
  • How does obedience affect your joy?
A Different Perspective

Happiness also depends on external circumstances and personal effort.

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