Als Quote by Jeffrey R. Holland
“Christ walked the path every mortal is called to walk so that he would know how to succor and strengthen us in our most difficult times. He knows the deepest and most personal burdens we carry. He knows the most public and poignant pains we bear. He descended below al such grief in order that he might lift us above it. There is no anguish or sorrow or sadness in life that he has not suffered in our behalf and borne away upon his own valiant and compassionate shoulders.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2005
Christ experienced human suffering so He could empathize with and support us in our deepest trials.
In simple terms: Jesus felt our pain to help us.
Key Takeaway
Lean on his example of compassion.
Themes
sacrifice
compassion
faith
redemption
Mood
comforting
hopeful
reflective
Type
scriptural
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- personal loss
- health crises
- spiritual doubt
Key Concepts
theology
empathy
incarnation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing Christ’s humanity affect your own suffering?
- What does “lifting us above grief” look like in daily life?
A Different Perspective
His suffering may be viewed as symbolic, not literal, limiting practical application.
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