Christ Quote by Ezra Taft Benson
“I counsel you, in the words of Jesus Christ, to "watch and pray I always lest ye enter into temptation; for Satan desireth to have you, that he may sift you as wheat" (3 Nephi 18:18). If you will earnestly seek guidance from your Heavenly Father, morning and evening, you will be given the strength to shun any temptation.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Doctrine and Covenants (LDS scripture)
The passage urges constant vigilance and prayer to resist temptation, emphasizing divine assistance and personal discipline.
In simple terms: Pray and stay alert to avoid sin.
Key Takeaway
Maintain regular prayer and seek divine help to resist wrongdoing.
Themes
faith
discipline
spiritual warfare
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily life
- morality
- stressful
Key Concepts
prayer
temptation resistance
divine guidance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you combine prayer with practical strategies?
- What supports help you stay vigilant?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook psychological factors beyond spiritual practice.
![“T]he church is not a place. It's not a building. It's not a preaching point. It's not a spiritual service provider. It's a people - the new covenant, blood-bought people of God. That's why Paul said, 'Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her' (Eph. 5:25). He didn't give himself up for a…” quote by Mark Dever](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7a4/mark-dever-3175_blood_t-he-church-is-not-a-place-it-s-not-a-bu_3297.jpg)
