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Answers Quote by Brigham Young

“If I do not know the will of my Father, and what He requires of me in a certain transaction, if I ask Him to give me wisdom concerning any requirement in my life, or in regard to my own course, or that of my friends, my family, my children, or those that I preside over, and get no answer from Him…” quote by Brigham Young
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“If I do not know the will of my Father, and what He requires of me in a certain transaction, if I ask Him to give me wisdom concerning any requirement in my life, or in regard to my own course, or that of my friends, my family, my children, or those that I preside over, and get no answer from Him, and then do the very best that my judgement will teach me, He is bound to own and honor that transaction, and He will do so to all intents and purposes.”

Brigham Young

About This Quote

Source Speech: Doctrine and Covenants, 19th century

If divine guidance is absent, act using best judgment; God honors sincere effort.

In simple terms: Do your best when guidance is unclear.

Key Takeaway

Trust personal judgment and divine justice.

Themes

faith decision‑making divine providence

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

spiritual practical

When to use this quote

  • business decisions
  • family counseling
  • community leadership
  • personal dilemmas

Key Concepts

theology ethics leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern when to seek divine help?
  • What role does personal responsibility play in faith?
A Different Perspective

Human judgment can be fallible; outcomes may differ.

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