--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The greatest responsibility in this world…" description: "\"The greatest responsibility in this world that God has laid upon us is to seek after our dead. The apostle says, 'They without us cannot be made perfec..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/76b/joseph-smith-jr-1647_apostles_the-greatest-responsibility-in-this-worl_1707860.png" --- # The greatest responsibility in this world that God has… ![“The greatest responsibility in this world that God has laid upon us is to seek after our dead. The apostle says, 'They without us cannot be made perfect'; for it is necessary that the sealing power should be in our hands to seal our children and our dead for the fulness of the dispensation of…” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/76b/joseph-smith-jr-1647_apostles_the-greatest-responsibility-in-this-worl_1707860.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/76b/joseph-smith-jr-1647_apostles_the-greatest-responsibility-in-this-worl_1707860.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/76b/joseph-smith-jr-1647_apostles_the-greatest-responsibility-in-this-worl_1707860.png) > “The greatest responsibility in this world that God has laid upon us is to seek after our dead. The apostle says, 'They without us cannot be made perfect'; for it is necessary that the sealing power should be in our hands to seal our children and our dead for the fulness of the dispensation of times-a dispensation to meet the promises made by Jesus Christ before the foundation of the world for the salvation of man.” [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. We must actively work to help the dead achieve spiritual perfection, reflecting God's plan for salvation. **In simple terms:** Help the dead achieve perfection. Key Takeaway Take responsibility for sealing the dead. Themes salvation responsibility eternity Mood reverent solemn Type theological doctrinal When to use this quote - family prayers - church rites - personal devotion Key Concepts sealing prophecy dispensation Practical Applications - faith Questions to Reflect On - How does this responsibility affect daily life? 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