Before Quote by Ezra Taft Benson
“We are eternal beings. We lived as intelligent spirits before this mortal life. We are now living part of eternity. Our mortal birth was not the beginning; death, which faces all of us, is not the end.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1975
He describes humans as eternal spirits, suggesting life is a continuation of an everlasting existence beyond death.
In simple terms: We are eternal spirits beyond mortal life.
Key Takeaway
Live with awareness of eternal nature.
Themes
spirituality
eternity
life after death
identity
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- religious teaching
- community service
Key Concepts
eternal nature
spiritual continuity
mortality
purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- How does believing in eternity affect daily choices?
- What evidence supports an eternal spirit?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of eternity vary across faiths.
