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“When did I ever teach anything wrong from this stand? When was I ever confounded? I want to triumph in Israel before I depart hence and am no more seen. I never told you I was perfect; but there is no error in the revelations which I have taught. Must I, then, be thrown away as a thing of naught?” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr
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“When did I ever teach anything wrong from this stand? When was I ever confounded? I want to triumph in Israel before I depart hence and am no more seen. I never told you I was perfect; but there is no error in the revelations which I have taught. Must I, then, be thrown away as a thing of naught?”

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.

He questions his teachings are flawless and fears being discarded if flawed.

In simple terms: He doubts his teachings and fears rejection.

Key Takeaway

Seek humility and openness to correction.

Themes

faith self‑doubt authority humility

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • preaching
  • personal crisis
  • leadership
  • teaching
  • conflict

Key Concepts

theology self‑reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you ever question your convictions?
  • How can humility improve leadership?
A Different Perspective

Even flawless‑perceived truth can be challenged; humility needed.

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