Audience Quote by Jeffrey R. Holland
“Satan is certainly not subtle in his teachings; why should we be? Whether we are instructing our children at home or standing before an audience in church, let us never make our faith difficult to detect.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2014
Faith should be clear and accessible, especially when teaching children or speaking publicly; subtlety can obscure truth.
In simple terms: Make faith obvious and easy to understand.
Key Takeaway
Teach faith plainly and openly.
Themes
faith
communication
education
clarity
Mood
encouraging
thoughtful
Type
instructional
motivational
When to use this quote
- family devotions
- Sunday school
- church sermons
- media outreach
Key Concepts
pedagogy
public speaking
religious instruction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance simplicity with doctrinal richness?
- What methods make faith visible without diluting it?
A Different Perspective
Over‑simplification may neglect depth and nuance of doctrine.
