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I say to Israel, the Lord will never permit me or any…

“I say to Israel, the Lord will never permit me or any other man who stands as president of this Church to lead you astray. It is not in the program. It is not in the mind of God. If I were to attempt that the Lord would remove me out of my place, and so He will any other man who attempts to lead…” quote by Wilford Woodruff
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“I say to Israel, the Lord will never permit me or any other man who stands as president of this Church to lead you astray. It is not in the program. It is not in the mind of God. If I were to attempt that the Lord would remove me out of my place, and so He will any other man who attempts to lead the children of men astray from the oracles of God and from their duty.”

Wilford Woodruff

About This Quote

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

A leader declares that divine authority prevents him and others from misleading believers, emphasizing reliance on higher guidance.

In simple terms: Divine guidance stops leaders from misleading.

Key Takeaway

Trust in higher authority over personal ambition.

Themes

faith leadership divine authority obedience

Mood

reverent solemn reflective

Type

religious ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • religious decision making
  • political leadership
  • personal moral dilemmas

Key Concepts

theology institutional trust ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern true guidance?
  • What if leaders claim divine authority falsely?
A Different Perspective

Human error can still affect outcomes despite belief in divine protection.

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