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Able Quote by Joseph Smith, Jr

“I have more to boast of than ever any man had. I am the only man that has ever been able to keep a whole church together since the days of Adam. Neither Paul, Peter, nor Jesus ever did it. I boast that no man ever did such a work as I. The followers of Jesus ran away from Him; but the…” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr
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“I have more to boast of than ever any man had. I am the only man that has ever been able to keep a whole church together since the days of Adam. Neither Paul, Peter, nor Jesus ever did it. I boast that no man ever did such a work as I. The followers of Jesus ran away from Him; but the Latter-day-Saints never ran away from me yet.”

Joseph Smith, Jr

About This Quote

Source Speech: Sermon, 1844, Salt Lake City, Utah

He claims unparalleled success in uniting a religious community, surpassing biblical figures.

In simple terms: He says he kept his church together better than anyone before.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the importance of steadfast leadership.

Themes

leadership religion community pride

Mood

confident defiant

Type

historical religious

When to use this quote

  • church organization
  • missionary work
  • conflict resolution
  • faith community building
  • historical analysis

Key Concepts

faith authority historical claim

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does leadership sustain a community?
  • What role does humility play in religious leadership?
A Different Perspective

His claim may overlook contributions of others and be biased.

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