Calling Quote by J. Golden Kimball
“We need revelation for the calling of officers in the Church. Men should not be called merely through impression.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1935
True leadership requires divine insight, not just personal ambition or external pressure.
In simple terms: Leaders need spiritual guidance, not just personal ambition.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine direction before accepting leadership.
Themes
leadership
spirituality
calling
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- church appointments
- personal decisions
- career moves
- volunteer roles
Key Concepts
revelation
divine guidance
authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern genuine calling?
- What practices help you seek spiritual insight?
A Different Perspective
Human judgment can be biased; divine revelation may be ambiguous.
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