Church Quote by Harold B. Lee
“Missionary work is but home teaching to those who are not now members of the Church, and home teaching is nothing more or less than missionary work to Church members”
About This Quote
Source Talk: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1972
Missionary work and home teaching are essentially the same activity, differing only by the audience’s membership status.
In simple terms: Teaching is teaching, regardless of who you teach.
Key Takeaway
Approach all teaching with equal love and effort.
Themes
service
teaching
missionary work
home teaching
Mood
compassionate
purposeful
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- new member outreach
- family home teaching
- member retention
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
religious outreach
community building
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you tailor messages for different audiences?
- What common values unite both groups?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook cultural differences between members and non‑members.
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