Admire Quote by Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“The Church is not an automobile showroom - a place to put ourselves on display so that others can admire our spirituality, capacity, or prosperity. It is more like a service center, where vehicles in need of repair come for maintenance and rehabilitation.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2009
Spirituality should be a place of healing and growth, not a stage for self‑promotion.
In simple terms: Faith is for repair, not display.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and inner renewal.
Themes
humility
faith
service
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
spiritual
service
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- church involvement
- counseling
- volunteering
Key Concepts
spiritual growth
community care
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn your faith into a service to others?
- What habits keep you from seeking true spiritual repair?
A Different Perspective
May become neglect personal transformation in favor of showing off.
