--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We must endure to the end; . . . We must…" description: "\"We must endure to the end; . . . We must so live as to acquire the attributes of godliness and become the kind of people who can enjoy the glory and wo..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ebc/joseph-fielding-smith-13580_acquire_we-must-endure-to-the-end-we-must-so-liv_2793748.jpg" --- # We must endure to the end; . . . We must so live as to… ![“We must endure to the end; . . . We must so live as to acquire the attributes of godliness and become the kind of people who can enjoy the glory and wonders of the celestial kingdom.” quote by Joseph Fielding Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ebc/joseph-fielding-smith-13580_acquire_we-must-endure-to-the-end-we-must-so-liv_2793748.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ebc/joseph-fielding-smith-13580_acquire_we-must-endure-to-the-end-we-must-so-liv_2793748.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ebc/joseph-fielding-smith-13580_acquire_we-must-endure-to-the-end-we-must-so-liv_2793748.jpg) > “We must endure to the end; . . . We must so live as to acquire the attributes of godliness and become the kind of people who can enjoy the glory and wonders of the celestial kingdom.” [Joseph Fielding Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joseph-fielding-smith/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Endure faithfully to develop godly attributes and enjoy divine blessings. **In simple terms:** Endure to become godly and enjoy celestial blessings. Key Takeaway Persist in spiritual growth toward divine promise. Themes faith endurance spirituality divine promise eternity Mood hopeful spiritual Type religious motivational When to use this quote - missionary work - personal prayer - community service - family life Key Concepts godliness glory celestial kingdom moral development Questions to Reflect On - What attributes do you seek to develop? - How can you maintain endurance in trials? 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