Art Quote by Joseph Smith Jr
““If thou art called to pass through tribulation; if thou art in perils among false brethren; if thou art in perils among robbers; if thou art in perils by land or by sea; If thou art accused with all manner of false accusations; if thine enemies fall upon thee; if they tear thee from the society of thy father and mother and brethren and sisters; and if with a drawn sword thine enemies tear thee from the bosom of thy wife, and of thine offspring, and thine elder son, although but six years of age, shall cling to thy garments, and shall say, My father, my father, why can’t you stay with us? O, my father, what are the men going to do with you? and if then he shall be thrust from thee by the sword, and thou be dragged to prison, and thine enemies prowl around thee like wolves for the blood of the lamb; And if thou shouldst be cast into the pit, or into the hands of murderers, and the sentence of death passed upon thee; if thou be cast into the deep; if the billowing surge conspire against thee; if fierce winds become thine enemy; if the heavens gather blackness, and all the elements combine to hedge up the way; and above all, if the very jaws of hell shall gape open the mouth wide after thee, know thou, my son, that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good. The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than he?””
About This Quote
Source Book: Book of Mormon, 1830
Enduring hardships builds character and prepares one for greater purpose, reflecting divine testing and growth.
In simple terms: Hardships teach and prepare you for good.
Embrace trials as growth opportunities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family challenges
- persecution
- imprisonment
- natural disasters
- personal loss
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find meaning in suffering?
- What supports help you endure trials?
Suffering may not always lead to growth without reflection or support.