Faith Quote by Elder M. Russell Ballard
““If we want to be respected today for who we are, then we need to act confidently—secure in the knowledge of who we are and what we stand for and not as if we had to apologize for our beliefs. That doesn’t mean we should be arrogant or overbearing. Respect for others’ views should always be a basic principle for us—it’s built right into the Articles of Faith (see Articles of Faith 1:11 ). But when we act as if we are a persecuted minority or as if we expect to be misunderstood or criticized, people will sense it and respond accordingly.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2023
Respect requires confidence without arrogance; true respect balances self-assurance and humility, avoiding victimhood narratives
In simple terms: Confidence and humility together earn respect
Key Takeaway
Act confidently while staying humble
Themes
faith
respect
humility
confidence
Mood
thoughtful
balanced
Type
Faith:1
Respect:1
Respected:0
Respect Views:0
Want Respected:0
Respected Today:0
Overbearing Respect:0
When to use this quote
- religious discourse
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
interpersonal dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- When does confidence become arrogance?
- How to respect differing views while staying true to beliefs?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on confidence can alienate others
