Adequate Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
“We have never found, and I think we never shall find, an adequate substitute for the situation in which two wholesome young men meet with a family, reason with them, teach them, testify to them, and pray with them. We shall always need missionaries.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2000
Missionaries provide unique, personal guidance that cannot be fully replaced by other means.
In simple terms: Missionaries offer irreplaceable personal mentorship.
Key Takeaway
Support and seek out missionary mentorship.
Themes
faith
community
mentorship
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- family crises
- spiritual seeking
- community building
Key Concepts
spiritual guidance
family counseling
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families supplement missionary guidance?
- What other supports can fill similar roles?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on missionaries may overlook other valuable resources.
