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“We should honor the Savior's declaration to "be of good cheer." (Matthew 14:27) Indeed, it seems to me we may be more guilty of breaking that commandment than almost any other!” quote by Jeffrey R. Holland
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“We should honor the Savior's declaration to "be of good cheer." (Matthew 14:27) Indeed, it seems to me we may be more guilty of breaking that commandment than almost any other!”

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.

We are urged to maintain joy, yet we often break this command more than any other rule.

In simple terms: We should stay cheerful but often fail.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate consistent gratitude.

Themes

faith joy obedience

Mood

hopeful spiritual

Type

scriptural motivational

When to use this quote

  • church services
  • personal crises
  • daily routines

Key Concepts

theology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What practices help you stay cheerful?
  • How does joy affect your faith?
A Different Perspective

Joy can be hard to sustain during hardship.

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