Ball game Quote by George Albert Smith
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““Those who do not honor the Sabbath and keep it holy displease [God]. Some people appear to think that if they have attended religious meetings, or performed some portion of the service required of them on Sunday, they are then at liberty to go to ball games, picture shows, or resorts of various kinds, and still continue to enjoy the favor of the Master. I say to you that if they persist in doing things of that kind, members of the Church will lose their faith; and the Spirit of our Heavenly Father will withdraw from them.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: LDS General Conference, 1915
He warns that superficial observance of Sabbath rituals without true reverence leads to spiritual loss.
In simple terms: Honoring the Sabbath requires sincere devotion, not just attendance.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize heartfelt worship over mere ritual.
Themes
religion
discipline
faith
Mood
solemn
instructive
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- church attendance
- leisure activities
- family decisions
Key Concepts
Sabbath observance
spiritual integrity
religious hypocrisy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true Sabbath keeping mean to you?
- How can you honor faith without neglecting rest?
A Different Perspective
Balancing religious duties with modern life can be challenging.
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