--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Patience is heavenly, obedience is noble…" description: "\"Patience is heavenly, obedience is noble, forgiveness is merciful, and exaltation is godly; and he that holds out faithful to the end shall in no wise ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f6d/joseph-smith-jr-1647_all-things_patience-is-heavenly-obedience-is-noble_1906593.png" --- # Patience is heavenly, obedience is noble, forgiveness is… ![“Patience is heavenly, obedience is noble, forgiveness is merciful, and exaltation is godly; and he that holds out faithful to the end shall in no wise lose his reward. A good man will endure all things to honor Christ, and even dispose of the whole world, and all in it, to save his soul.” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f6d/joseph-smith-jr-1647_all-things_patience-is-heavenly-obedience-is-noble_1906593.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f6d/joseph-smith-jr-1647_all-things_patience-is-heavenly-obedience-is-noble_1906593.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f6d/joseph-smith-jr-1647_all-things_patience-is-heavenly-obedience-is-noble_1906593.png) > “Patience is heavenly, obedience is noble, forgiveness is merciful, and exaltation is godly; and he that holds out faithful to the end shall in no wise lose his reward. A good man will endure all things to honor Christ, and even dispose of the whole world, and all in it, to save his soul.” [Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joseph-smith-jr/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Patience, obedience, forgiveness, and steadfast faith are virtues that lead to divine reward, urging endurance for spiritual goals. **In simple terms:** Patience and faith bring rewards. Key Takeaway Cultivate patience and steadfast faith. Themes faith patience forgiveness endurance Mood devotional serious Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - prayer - missionary work - personal trials - community service Key Concepts Christian theology virtue ethics Questions to Reflect On - How can you practice patience daily? - What does steadfast faith look like for you? 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