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Promptings for us to do good come from the Holy Ghost…

“Promptings for us to do good come from the Holy Ghost. These promptings nudge us further along the straight and narrow path of discipleship. The natural man doesn't automatically think of doing good. It isn't natural. How many people worry about the car behind them or the person below them? The…” quote by Neal A. Maxwell
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“Promptings for us to do good come from the Holy Ghost. These promptings nudge us further along the straight and narrow path of discipleship. The natural man doesn't automatically think of doing good. It isn't natural. How many people worry about the car behind them or the person below them? The natural man just doesn't do it. For us, however, these promptings enlarge our awareness of other people's needs and then prod us to act accordingly.”

Neal A. Maxwell

About This Quote

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

Divine promptings guide believers toward good deeds, expanding empathy and prompting action beyond natural inclinations.

In simple terms: Spiritual nudges inspire caring actions.

Key Takeaway

Listen to inner promptings to help others.

Themes

faith empathy service

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

religious ethical

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • daily kindness
  • community service

Key Concepts

Christian spirituality moral psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize a prompting?
  • What barriers stop you from acting?
A Different Perspective

Promptings may be ignored if one relies solely on self.

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