Calamities and troubles are increasing in the earth, and…
““Calamities and troubles are increasing in the earth, and there is a meaning to these things. Remember this, and reflect upon these matters. If you do your duty, and I do my duty, we'll have protection, and shall pass through the afflictions in peace and safety. Read the scriptures and the revelations. They will tell you about all these things. Great changes are at our doors. The next twenty years will see mighty changes among the nations of the earth.* You will live to see these things, whether I do or not. . . . It's by the power of the gospel that we shall escape.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker urges faithful duty and scriptural study to navigate looming global upheavals, trusting that gospel power will bring safety.
In simple terms: Do your duty and trust the gospel during turbulent times.
Stay faithful and seek guidance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political unrest
- natural disasters
- personal crises
- community leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance spiritual trust with practical action?
- What duties feel most urgent now?
Reliance on faith may not address practical preparedness.