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“The natural inclination of man is to rely solely upon himself and to ignore the purpose of his existence as well as his relationship to God who is his spiritual father. If man will recognize his divine origin, he will then realize his Heavenly Father will not leave him alone to grope in darkness…” quote by Delbert L. Stapley
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“The natural inclination of man is to rely solely upon himself and to ignore the purpose of his existence as well as his relationship to God who is his spiritual father. If man will recognize his divine origin, he will then realize his Heavenly Father will not leave him alone to grope in darkness of mind and spirit, but will make available a power to influence him in right paths and into standards of good behavior. The Holy Ghost is that power.”

Delbert L. Stapley

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Source Sermon: “Divine Origin and Guidance”, 1975

Recognizing humanity’s divine origin connects us to God, who provides spiritual guidance through the Holy Ghost, steering us toward righteousness.

In simple terms: Seeing ourselves as spiritually created links us to divine guidance.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine purpose and guidance.

Themes

spirituality divine origin guidance morality

Mood

inspirational reverent

Type

religious educational

When to use this quote

  • personal decision‑making
  • ethical behavior
  • spiritual practice
  • community leadership

Key Concepts

theology spiritual development divine providence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does acknowledging divine origin affect your moral choices?
  • What role does the Holy Ghost play in your life?
A Different Perspective

Human reliance on self can ignore divine help.

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