Judgment God Quote by Joseph Smith, Jr
““He said he would not yield his judgment to anything proposed by the Church, or any individuals of the Church, or even the Great I Am, given through the appointed organ, as revelation, but would always act upon his own judgment, let him believe in whatever religion he might. He stated he would always say what he pleased, for he was a Republican, and as such would do, say, act, and believe what he pleased. Mark such republicanism as this! A man to oppose his own judgment to the judgment of God, and at the same time to profess to believe in that same God, who has said: "The foolishness of God is wiser than man; and the weakness of God is stronger, than man." [DHC3:66]””
About This Quote
Source Book: Doctrine and Covenants, Section 3, 1835
A man claims personal judgment over religious authority, yet professes belief in the same God, revealing a tension between individualism and faith.
In simple terms: He values personal judgment over church doctrine while still claiming belief in God.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the conflict between personal autonomy and religious conformity.
Themes
individualism
faith
authority
politics
hypocrisy
Mood
conflicted
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
theological
political
When to use this quote
- personal religious debates
- political speeches
- church governance
- personal decision making
- theological discussions
Key Concepts
Theology
personal autonomy
political ideology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal judgment with communal religious teachings?
- Can true independence coexist with belief in a higher authority?
A Different Perspective
The quote may oversimplify complex theological positions and ignore communal aspects of faith.
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