Celestial Quote by John Taylor
“God has given us a revelation in regard to celestial marriage. I did not make it. He has told us certain things pertaining to this matter, and they would like us to tone that principle down and change it and make it applicable to the views of the day. This we cannot do; nor can we interfere with any of the commands of God to meet the persuasions or behests of men. I cannot do it, and will not do it.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Religious teaching, unknown source
Divine directives on celestial marriage are immutable; human preferences cannot alter God’s commands.
In simple terms: God’s rules on marriage can’t be changed.
Key Takeaway
Respect divine guidance over cultural trends.
Themes
faith
authority
tradition
marriage
Mood
solemn
thoughtful
Type
theological
didactic
When to use this quote
- church policy
- personal belief
- council decisions
- cultural debates
Key Concepts
theology
divine law
human agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile faith with modern views?
- What role should believers play in interpreting doctrine?
A Different Perspective
Balancing tradition with contemporary values can be complex.
![“I despise the proper constructions and cases, because I think it very unfitting that the words of the celestial oracle should be restricted by the rules of Donatus [a well-known grammarian].” quote by Pope Gregory I](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/596/pope-gregory-i-14606_cases_i-despise-the-proper-constructions-and-c_99879.jpg)
