Able Quote by Joseph Smith, Jr
“We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent and in doing good to all men; indeed we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul - We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.”
About This Quote
Source Doctrine: Teachings of Joseph Smith, 1835
Advocates honesty, hope, endurance, and pursuit of virtue as moral compass.
In simple terms: Be honest, hopeful, endure, and seek virtue.
Key Takeaway
Live by virtues to guide actions.
Themes
morality
hope
endurance
virtue
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- community service
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance hope with realistic expectations?
- Which virtue challenges you most?
A Different Perspective
Virtue alone may not solve complex problems.
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