Accommodate Quote by Dallin H. Oaks
“Don't accommodate any degree of temptation. Prevent sin and avoid having to deal with its inevitable destruction. So, turn it off! Look away! Avoid it at all costs. Direct your thoughts in wholesome paths. Remember your covenants and be faithful in temple attendance.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2015
Resisting temptation protects one from the harmful consequences of sin and preserves spiritual integrity.
In simple terms: Avoid temptation to stay spiritually safe.
Key Takeaway
Choose wholesome thoughts and faithful habits.
Themes
self‑control
spirituality
discipline
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
spiritual
When to use this quote
- Personal prayer
- temple attendance
- daily decision‑making
- media consumption
Key Concepts
Moral psychology
religious commitment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize hidden temptations?
- What habits help you stay on a wholesome path?
A Different Perspective
Temptation can be pervasive and subtle, making avoidance challenging.
