--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Angels are those beings who have been on…" description: "\"Angels are those beings who have been on an earth like this, and have passed through the same ordeals that we are now passing through. They have kept t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/509/brigham-young-1075_angel_angels-are-those-beings-who-have-been-on_1619405.jpg" --- # Angels are those beings who have been on an earth like… ![“Angels are those beings who have been on an earth like this, and have passed through the same ordeals that we are now passing through. They have kept their first estate far enough to preserve themselves in the Priesthood. They did not so violate the law of the Priesthood and condemn themselves to…” quote by Brigham Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/509/brigham-young-1075_angel_angels-are-those-beings-who-have-been-on_1619405.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/509/brigham-young-1075_angel_angels-are-those-beings-who-have-been-on_1619405.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/509/brigham-young-1075_angel_angels-are-those-beings-who-have-been-on_1619405.jpg) > “Angels are those beings who have been on an earth like this, and have passed through the same ordeals that we are now passing through. They have kept their first estate far enough to preserve themselves in the Priesthood. They did not so violate the law of the Priesthood and condemn themselves to the sin against the Holy Ghost as to be finally lost. They are not crowned with the celestial ones. They are persons who have lived upon an earth, but did not magnify the Priesthood in that high degree that many others have done who have become Gods, even the sons of God.” [Brigham Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brigham-young/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Earthly beings who endure trials may retain priestly purity, unlike those who seek higher exaltation and risk spiritual loss. **In simple terms:** Enduring trials preserves spiritual integrity. Key Takeaway Stay faithful through hardships without seeking false glory. Themes faith spirituality humility temptation Mood solemn reflective Type doctrinal inspirational When to use this quote - missionary work - personal trials - church leadership - spiritual counseling Key Concepts theology exaltation priesthood Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance humility with personal growth? - What practices help maintain spiritual integrity? 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