Cardinals Quote by Ezra Taft Benson
“One of the cardinal sins in our country is profanity -- the taking of the name of the Lord in vain. Reverence for the name of Deity is enjoined in holy writ. Jesus made this clear when teaching His disciples to pray. He said, addressing the Father, "Hallowed be thy name: (see Matthew 6:9). Blaspheming the name of God separates man from his Creator."”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1975
Profanity disrespects the divine name, breaking reverence and separating humanity from God.
In simple terms: Swearing shows disrespect to God.
Key Takeaway
Guard speech to honor the divine.
Themes
religion
ethics
language
respect
spirituality
Mood
solemn
serious
Type
religious
ethical
When to use this quote
- Prayer
- public speaking
- family life
- teaching religion
Key Concepts
Theology
moral conduct
speech ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What impact does language have on spiritual connection?
- How can communities promote respectful speech?
A Different Perspective
Cultural contexts may view profanity differently.
