Parenting Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
““We are people of peace. We are followers of the Christ who was and is the Prince of Peace. But there are times when we must stand up for right and decency, for freedom and civilization, just as Moroni rallied his people in his day to the defense of their wives, their children, and the cause of liberty (see Alma 48:10). …We must do our duty, whatever that duty might be. Peace may be denied for a season. Some of our liberties may be curtailed. We may be inconvenienced. We may even be called on to suffer in one way or another. But God our Eternal Father will watch over this nation and all … who look to Him. He has declared, ‘Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord’ (Ps. 33:12).””
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2009
Faithful believers may need to defend liberty and morality even when peace is temporarily lost.
In simple terms: Stand up for right when peace is threatened.
Key Takeaway
Defend freedom with courage.
Themes
faith
duty
liberty
peace
courage
Mood
determined
hopeful
serious
Type
inspirational
religious
When to use this quote
- political activism
- community defense
- personal sacrifice
- public prayer
Key Concepts
Moral responsibility
spiritual vigilance
civic duty
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance peace with the need to act?
- What sacrifices are justified for liberty?
A Different Perspective
Peace may be limited; conflict can cause personal hardship.
