It has not been by the wisdom of man that this people have…
““It has not been by the wisdom of man that this people have been directed in their course until the present it has been by the wisdom of Him who is above man and whose knowledge is greater than that of man, and whose power is above the power of man….The hand of the Lord may not be visible to all. There may be many who cannot discern the workings of God’s will in the progress and development of this great latter-day work, but there are those who see in every hour and in every moment of the existence of the Church, from its beginning until now, the overruling, almighty hand of [God].””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human wisdom is limited; divine guidance directs the Church's progress, though often unseen.
In simple terms: God's hand guides history beyond human understanding.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine direction over personal wisdom.
Themes
faith
divine guidance
humility
history
Mood
reverent
inspirational
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- church decisions
- personal prayer
- community planning
Key Concepts
theology
prophecy
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we recognize subtle divine influence?
- What role does human effort play in God's plan?
A Different Perspective
Human insight can still be valuable in daily choices.