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“...I'm not talking about anything anywhere near what Christ experienced. That would be presumptuous and sacrilegious. But I believe that missionaries and investigators, to come to the truth, to come to salvation, to know something of this price that has been paid, will have to pay a token of that…” quote by Jeffrey R. Holland
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““...I'm not talking about anything anywhere near what Christ experienced. That would be presumptuous and sacrilegious. But I believe that missionaries and investigators, to come to the truth, to come to salvation, to know something of this price that has been paid, will have to pay a token of that same price.””

Jeffrey R. Holland

About This Quote

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

Missionaries must experience personal sacrifice to truly grasp the gospel’s cost and value.

In simple terms: Sacrifice teaches understanding of gospel truth.

Key Takeaway

Embrace personal sacrifice to deepen faith.

Themes

faith sacrifice missionary work

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • missionary training
  • personal reflection
  • teaching
  • preaching

Key Concepts

theology personal cost spiritual growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can missionaries balance sacrifice with compassion?
  • What personal sacrifices have deepened your faith?
A Different Perspective

Sacrifice alone does not guarantee conversion; cultural context matters.

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