Acquire Quote by James E. Faust
“Many think that the price of discipleship is too costly and too burdensome. For some, it involves giving up too much. But the cross is not as heavy as it appears to be. Through obedience, we acquire much greater strength to carry it.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2005
Discipleship seems burdensome, but obedience brings strength that eases the load.
In simple terms: Obedience lightens life's burdens.
Key Takeaway
Embrace obedience to gain inner strength.
Themes
faith
obedience
strength
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church service
- personal challenges
- family responsibilities
Key Concepts
spiritual resilience
service
sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- What burdens feel he heavy now?
- How can obedience become empowering?
A Different Perspective
Some may view obedience as loss of autonomy.
![“Satan had two conditions [to his plan]: the first was the denial of agency, and the second, that he would have the honor. In other words, something had to be in it for him. And thus he became the father of lies and selfishness. Taking up one's cross and following the Savior means overcoming…” quote by James E. Faust](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/287/james-e-faust-1274_agency_satan-had-two-conditions-to-his-plan-the_97153.jpg)
![“If the State does not acquire supremacy over [vast private] enterprises, it becomes their puppet, and they become the real State.” quote by Bertrand Russell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bad/bertrand-russell-69_acquire_if-the-state-does-not-acquire-supremacy_1379.jpg)
