--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The Elders would go forth, and each must…" description: "\"The Elders would go forth, and each must stand for himself...to go in all meekness, in sobriety, and preach Jesus Christ and Him crucified; not to cont..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/736/joseph-smith-jr-1647_accounts_the-elders-would-go-forth-and-each-must_2840374.png" --- # The Elders would go forth, and each must stand for… ![“The Elders would go forth, and each must stand for himself...to go in all meekness, in sobriety, and preach Jesus Christ and Him crucified; not to contend with others on account of their faith, or systems of religion, but pursue a steady course. This I delivered by way of commandment; and all who…” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/736/joseph-smith-jr-1647_accounts_the-elders-would-go-forth-and-each-must_2840374.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/736/joseph-smith-jr-1647_accounts_the-elders-would-go-forth-and-each-must_2840374.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/736/joseph-smith-jr-1647_accounts_the-elders-would-go-forth-and-each-must_2840374.png) > “The Elders would go forth, and each must stand for himself...to go in all meekness, in sobriety, and preach Jesus Christ and Him crucified; not to contend with others on account of their faith, or systems of religion, but pursue a steady course. This I delivered by way of commandment; and all who observe it not, will pull down persecution upon their heads, while those who do, shall always be filled with the Holy Ghost; this I pronounced as a prophecy, and sealed with hosanna and amen.” [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. Encourages humility, preaching Christ, and avoiding religious conflict. **In simple terms:** Preach Christ modestly, avoid disputes. Key Takeaway Follow humble, steady spiritual path. Themes faith humility preaching Mood inspirational serious Type spiritual ethical When to use this quote - church gatherings - personal devotion - missionary work Key Concepts religious doctrine prophecy Questions to Reflect On - How does humility shape religious practice? - Can believers engage respectfully with other faiths? 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