Eye Quote by Joseph Smith, Jr
“It is vain to try and hide a bad spirit from the eyes of them who are spiritual, for it will show itself in speaking and in writing as well as in all other conduct, it is also useless to make great pretensions when the heart is not right before God, for God looks at the heart, and where the heart is not right the Lord will expose it to the view of the faithful.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Doctrine and Covenants, Section 84, 1832
A false spirit cannot be hidden from the spiritually perceptive; true heart condition is revealed in all actions and words.
In simple terms: Bad intentions become obvious to those attuned.
Key Takeaway
Align your heart with divine standards.
Themes
spirituality
integrity
authenticity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
moral
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
moral psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure your inner motives are pure?
- What signs reveal hidden insincerity?
A Different Perspective
Even the spiritual may miss subtle deceit without self‑examination.
![“According to the laws and constitution of the people, which I [the Lord] have suffered to be established, and should be maintained for the rights and protection of all flesh, according to just and holy principles.” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ca1/joseph-smith-jr-1647_america_according-to-the-laws-and-constitution-o_73011.jpg)
![“[W]e shall have the satisfaction of knowing that we have acted conscientiously, and have used our best judgment. And if we have to throw away our votes, we had better do so upon a worthy rather than an unworthy individual who might make use of the weapon we put in his hand to destroy us.” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4ad/joseph-smith-jr-1647_hands_w-e-shall-have-the-satisfaction-of-knowi_98392.jpg)
