Celestial Quote by Brigham Young
“Now, where a man in this church says, 'I don't want but one wife, I will live my religion with one,' he will perhaps be saved in the Celestial kingdom; but when he gets there he will not find himself in possession of any wife at all. He has had a talent that he has hid up. He will come forward and say, 'Here is that which thou gavest me, I have not wasted it, and here is the one talent,' and he will not enjoy it but it will be taken and given to those who have improved the talents they received, and he will find himself without any wife, and he will remain single forever and ever.”
About This Quote
Source Doctrine: Latter‑Day Saints teachings, 19th century, Brigham Young, 1850s
He warns that neglecting one's spiritual gifts leads to loss of blessings, using marriage as a metaphor for divine opportunities.
In simple terms: Ignoring talents results in missing divine blessings.
Key Takeaway
Nurture and share your gifts.
Themes
spirituality
responsibility
faith
marriage
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- marriage decisions
- church service
- missionary work
Key Concepts
gift stewardship
eternal reward
divine purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you fully using your abilities?
- What blessings might you be overlooking?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary on literal vs. symbolic meaning of marriage.
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