Atonement Quote by Jeffrey R. Holland
““In our moments of pain and trial, I guess we would shudder to think it could be worse, but without the atonement it not only could be worse, it would be worse.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2009
Facing hardship, we often fear things could be worse, yet without atonement our suffering deepens, making the experience even more painful.
In simple terms: Without atonement, pain feels worse.
Key Takeaway
Seek atonement to ease suffering.
Themes
faith
suffering
redemption
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief
- illness
- family conflict
Key Concepts
atonement
spiritual healing
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does atonement change your perception of hardship?
- What role does personal responsibility play in alleviating pain?
A Different Perspective
Attribution of suffering solely to external factors may overlook personal responsibility.
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