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Verily, I say unto you, that the wisdom of man, in his…

“Verily, I say unto you, that the wisdom of man, in his fallen state, knoweth not the purposes and the privileges of my hold priesthood, but ye shall know when ye receive a fullness by reason of the anointing: For it is my will, that in time, ye should take unto you wives of the Lamanites and…” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr
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“Verily, I say unto you, that the wisdom of man, in his fallen state, knoweth not the purposes and the privileges of my hold priesthood, but ye shall know when ye receive a fullness by reason of the anointing: For it is my will, that in time, ye should take unto you wives of the Lamanites and Nephites, that their posterity may become white, delightsome and just, for even now their females are more virtuous then the gentiles.”

Joseph Smith, Jr

About This Quote

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

The passage claims divine authority to unite different peoples through marriage, promising moral improvement and unity.

In simple terms: Divine plan to unite peoples via marriage for moral betterment.

Key Takeaway

Embrace unity and moral growth through inclusive relationships.

Themes

religion marriage unity morality cultural integration

Mood

reflective hopeful serious

Type

scriptural doctrinal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • interfaith marriage
  • community building
  • cultural assimilation
  • family planning
  • missionary work

Key Concepts

theocracy social engineering spiritual authority

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does forced unity affect personal freedom?
  • Can moral improvement be achieved without coercion?
A Different Perspective

The claim assumes all parties share the same values and may overlook individual agency.

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