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For behold, thus saith the Lord God: I will give unto the…

“For behold, thus saith the Lord God: I will give unto the children of men line upon line, aprecept upon precept, here a little and there a little; and blessed are those who hearken unto my precepts, and lend an ear unto my counsel, for they shall learn bwisdom; for unto him that creceiveth I will…” quote by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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““For behold, thus saith the Lord God: I will give unto the children of men line upon line, aprecept upon precept, here a little and there a little; and blessed are those who hearken unto my precepts, and lend an ear unto my counsel, for they shall learn bwisdom; for unto him that creceiveth I will give dmore; and from them that shall say, We have enough, from them shall be taken away even that which they have.””

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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 promises incremental divine guidance, rewarding those who heed it, while warning that complacency leads to loss.

In simple terms: God gives stepwise guidance; heed it or lose blessings.

Key Takeaway

Follow divine instruction diligently.

Themes

faith obedience spiritual growth

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

scriptural motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • study of scripture
  • daily reflection
  • community worship

Key Concepts

revelation patience humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you apply incremental learning in daily life?
  • What does “enough” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations of “line upon line” vary, risking misapplication.

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