At the Veracruz Mexico Temple dedication six weeks later…
““At the Veracruz Mexico Temple dedication six weeks later, he spoke of the temple helping the members there. "We all have certain talents, and the Lord knows what they are," he said. "We all have limitations and the Lord knows what they are. Whatever our limitations may be, the Lord said this: 'Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect,' [Matthew 5:48.] He would not give us commandments we could not fulfill. We can become perfect in our love of God. We can become perfect in our love of our fellow men. We can become perfect in the payment of our tithing. We can become perfect in living the Word of Wisdom. We can become perfect in our home teaching. In other words, all of those degrees of perfection are within our reach... We know what we must do.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Perfection is attainable through divine guidance, encouraging believers to strive for spiritual, moral, and practical excellence in all aspects of life.
In simple terms: Seek divine‑guided perfection.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with spiritual principles.
Themes
faith
perfection
service
talents
obedience
Mood
devout
inspired
hopeful
Type
Excellence:1
Love of god:1
Wisdom:1
Word of wisdom:1
God Perfect:1
Wisdom Perfect:0
Tithing Perfect:0
Commandments Fulfill:1
Fulfill Perfect:0
When to use this quote
- temple work
- missionary activity
- personal prayer
- charitable acts
- family life
Key Concepts
theology
personal growth
community service
moral discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What practical steps help you pursue spiritual excellence?
- How do you balance personal limits with divine expectations?
A Different Perspective
Human imperfection may limit full attainment.