Constitution Quote by Harold B. Lee
““It was to accomplish this lofty purpose basic to all liberty that God “established the Constitution of this land by the hands of wise men whom (he) raised up unto this very purpose” (D&C 101:77–80). Contained within the principles of that great heaven-inspired document is the message of this Church to the world in this fateful hour. Except the spirit of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and principles contained within the Constitution of the United States are inherent in world plans now being formulated, they are but building on sand and the Lord is not in that building.””
About This Quote
The quote argues that the U.S. Constitution, inspired by divine guidance, must align with Gospel principles; otherwise, any political system is unstable.
In simple terms: Divine guidance must underpin law.
Key Takeaway
Constitution and Gospel must coincide.
Themes
Religion and Politics
Divine Authority
Moral Foundations
Nation Building
Spiritual Legitimacy
Mood
Reverent
Urgent
Hopeful
Type
Theological
Political
Inspirational
When to use this quote
- Formulating national policy
- Drafting legislation
- Teaching civic education
- Missionary outreach
- Political debate
Key Concepts
Constitution
Gospel
Divine Inspiration
Moral Order
Practical Applications
- Guiding lawmakers to consider spiritual values
- Strengthening church messaging on civic responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can secular societies incorporate spiritual principles without imposing a single faith?
- What evidence supports the claim that divine guidance is essential for constitutional stability?
A Different Perspective
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