I would say to bishops, and to all men in authority, we…
“I would say to bishops, and to all men in authority, we should have an interest in carrying on this work. We should labor to get the Spirit of God. It is our right, our privilege, and our duty to call upon the Lord, that the vision of our mind may be opened, so that we may see and understand the day and age in which we are living. It is your privilege, and mine too, to know the mind and will of the Lord concerning our duties, and if we fail to seek after this, we neglect to magnify our calling.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Woodruff urges believers to seek divine guidance, viewing it as a duty and privilege to understand their era’s challenges.
In simple terms: He calls for spiritual insight to fulfill duties.
Pursue spiritual guidance for purposeful action.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal decision‑making
- social responsibility
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does divine insight shape your responsibilities?
- What if spiritual and societal goals clash?
Spiritual guidance may conflict with secular reasoning.