Alcohol Quote by Dallin H. Oaks
“Homosexual feelings are controllable. Perhaps there is an inclination or susceptibility to such feelings that is a reality for some and not a reality for others. But out of such susceptibilities come feelings, and feelings are controllable. If we cater to the feelings, they increase the power of the temptation. If we yield to the temptation, we have committed sinful behavior. That pattern is the same for a person that covets someone else's property and has a strong temptation to steal. It's the same for a person that develops a taste for alcohol.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1995
The quote argues that feelings, including sexual ones, can be managed by not indulging them, likening it to resisting theft or alcohol addiction.
In simple terms: Feelings can be controlled by not giving in to temptation.
Key Takeaway
Resist temptation to avoid sinful actions.
Themes
self‑control
morality
temptation
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
religious
When to use this quote
- personal counseling
- religious teaching
- addiction recovery
- sexual education
Key Concepts
free will
self‑regulation
ethical decision‑making
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate between managing feelings and suppressing identity?
- What role does community support play in resisting temptation?
A Different Perspective
Not all scholars agree feelings are fully controllable; biological and psychological factors may limit control.
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