Book Quote by Jeffrey R. Holland
“My own great-grandfather, who said simply enough, "No wicked man could write such a book as this; and no good man would write it unless it were true and he were commanded of God to do so.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1995
A divine author writes truth, and only a good person would produce such a work.
In simple terms: God‑inspired writing is true and moral.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth and moral integrity.
Themes
faith
truth
morality
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading sacred texts
- writing sermons
- personal study
Key Concepts
divine inspiration
authorship
integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- Does divine inspiration guarantee moral goodness?
- How do we discern truth in writings?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of “good” and “wicked” vary across cultures.
