Be careful Quote by Boyd K. Packer
“Tolerance is a virtue, but like all virtues, when exaggerated, it transforms itself into a vice. We need to be careful of the “tolerance trap” so that we are not swallowed up in it. The permissiveness afforded by the weakening of the laws of the land to tolerate legalized acts of immorality does not reduce the serious spiritual consequence that is the result of the violation of God’s law of chastity.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: General Conference, 1995
Excessive tolerance can become a vice, undermining moral law and spiritual consequences.
In simple terms: Too much tolerance can erode moral standards.
Key Takeaway
Guard against tolerance becoming permissiveness.
Themes
morality
tolerance
vice
spirituality
law
Mood
cautionary
thoughtful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal debates
- community standards
- personal conduct
- religious teaching
Key Concepts
Ethics
theology
social philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- When does tolerance become harmful?
- How to balance moral standards with compassion?
A Different Perspective
Rigid intolerance can also harm freedom and compassion.
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