Blessing Quote by Ezra Taft Benson
“Many of us have a tendency to forget the Gracious Hand which has preserved our nation, enriched it, strengthened it. Many of us imagine in the foolishness of pride, that our manifold blessings are due not to God's goodness, but to our own wisdom and virtue. Too many of us have been so drunk with self-sufficiency as no longer to feel the need of prayer.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Gratitude and Humility, 1978
People often forget divine providence, attributing national blessings to self‑reliance rather than God's grace, leading to pride and neglect of prayer.
In simple terms: Remember God's role in blessings.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and gratitude.
Themes
faith
humility
gratitude
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- church services
- public prayers
- civic education
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
national identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does gratitude affect civic duty?
- What practices reinforce humility?
A Different Perspective
Pride can blind spiritual awareness.
