--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When we escape from this earth, do we…" description: "\"When we escape from this earth, do we suppose we are going to heaven? Do you suppose you are going to the earth that Adam came from? that Eloheim came ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5cd/heber-c-kimball-27785_adam_when-we-escape-from-this-earth-do-we-sup_1879876.jpg" --- # When we escape from this earth, do we suppose we are going… ![“When we escape from this earth, do we suppose we are going to heaven? Do you suppose you are going to the earth that Adam came from? that Eloheim came from? where Jehovah the Lord came from? No. When you have learned to become obedient to the Father that dwells upon this earth, to the Father and…” quote by Heber C. Kimball](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5cd/heber-c-kimball-27785_adam_when-we-escape-from-this-earth-do-we-sup_1879876.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5cd/heber-c-kimball-27785_adam_when-we-escape-from-this-earth-do-we-sup_1879876.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5cd/heber-c-kimball-27785_adam_when-we-escape-from-this-earth-do-we-sup_1879876.jpg) > “When we escape from this earth, do we suppose we are going to heaven? Do you suppose you are going to the earth that Adam came from? that Eloheim came from? where Jehovah the Lord came from? No. When you have learned to become obedient to the Father that dwells upon this earth, to the Father and God of this earth, and obedient to the messengers He sends-when you have done all that, remember you are not going to leave this earth. You will never leave it until you become qualified, and capable, and capacitated to become a father of an earth yourselves.” [Heber C. Kimball](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/heber-c-kimball/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage stresses that true fulfillment comes from serving and mastering this earth, not escaping to a heavenly realm, and that becoming a creator of a new earth requires obedience and preparation. **In simple terms:** Focus on earthbound service and growth. Key Takeaway Seek to serve and develop here. Themes spirituality purpose service Mood reflective inspirational Type theological motivational When to use this quote - missionary work - community building - personal development - leadership training Key Concepts obedience earthly mastery creation Questions to Reflect On - How can one balance earthly duties with spiritual aspirations? - What does “father of an earth” mean to you? 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