Am sorry Quote by Joseph Fielding Smith
“The Sabbath day has become a day of pleasure, a day of boisterous conduct, a day in which the worship of God has departed, and the worship of pleasure has taken its place. I am sorry to say that many of the Latter-day Saints are guilty of this. We should repent.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1975
The Sabbath has shifted from worship to pleasure, and many members have adopted this secular focus, prompting a call for repentance.
In simple terms: Sabbath lost its spiritual purpose to become a day of fun.
Key Takeaway
Recenter the Sabbath on worship and spiritual reflection.
Themes
faith
tradition
culture
repentance
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
spiritual
cultural
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- personal worship
- church services
- holiday observances
Key Concepts
religious practice
secularization
community norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the Sabbath mean to you today?
- How can worship be integrated with enjoyment?
A Different Perspective
Some may view pleasure as compatible with worship; cultural shifts are complex.
