Church Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
“If there were more temple work done in the Church, there would be less of selfishness, less of contention, less of demeaning others.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1995
Increasing temple service would reduce selfishness, conflict, and disrespect among members.
In simple terms: More temple work lessens selfish behavior.
Key Takeaway
Encourage temple participation.
Themes
service
humility
community
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
spiritual
community‑building
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- congregational meetings
- volunteer projects
Key Concepts
spiritual discipline
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does temple work change personal attitudes?
- What other practices foster humility?
A Different Perspective
May overlook other causes of conflict.
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