Faith Quote by Brigham Young
““Now, remember, my brethren, those who go skating, buggy riding or on excursions on the Sabbath day—and there is a great deal of this practiced—are weak in the faith. Gradually, little by little, little by little, the spirit of their religion leaks out of their hearts and their affections, and by and by they begin to see faults in their brethren, faults in the doctrines of the Church, faults in the organization, and at last they leave the Kingdom of God and go to destruction. I really wish you would remember this, and tell it to your neighbors.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Religious admonition, 19th century Latter‑Day Saints
Excessive leisure on holy days can erode faith, leading to criticism and eventual abandonment of belief.
In simple terms: Too much fun on sacred days weakens devotion.
Key Takeaway
Balance worship with rest.
Themes
faith
discipline
community
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
sermon
warning
When to use this quote
- church gatherings
- family meals
- personal study
- community service
Key Concepts
spiritual decay
social influence
religious commitment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does leisure affect spiritual focus?
- What practices sustain faith amid recreation?
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