Enemy Quote by Brigham Young
“Every time the enemy throws us off our guard, and we give way to temptation, he gains so much; he weakens us and strengthens himself; when we resist temptation, it strengthens the Saints and weakens the enemy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Religious discourse, 1850
Temptation weakens believers while empowering the adversary; resisting strengthens the faithful and diminishes the foe
In simple terms: Resisting temptation empowers the good and weakens evil
Key Takeaway
Resist temptation to grow spiritually
Themes
faith
spiritual warfare
self‑control
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- ethical decisions
- community support
Key Concepts
temptation
strengthening
enemy dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize subtle temptations?
- What practices help you stay resilient?
A Different Perspective
Temptation may be unavoidable and cause doubt
