Bible Quote by M. Russell Ballard
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““The Savior… endured the agony [of Gethsemane], of inquisition, cruel beatings, and death by crucifixion on the cross at Calvary. Recently, there has been a great deal of commentary about this, none of which has made clear the singular point that no one had the power to take the Savior’s life from Him. He gave it as a ransom for us all. As the Son of God, He had the power to alter the situation. Yet the scriptures clearly state that He yielded Himself to scourging, humiliation, suffering, and finally crucifixion because of His great love towards the children of men (see 1 Ne. 19:9–10).””
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2022
The Savior willingly accepted suffering and death, not because He could not avoid it, but because He chose to sacrifice Himself for humanity out of love.
In simple terms: Jesus chose to die for us out of love.
Key Takeaway
Embrace self‑sacrifice and love.
Themes
sacrifice
love
redemption
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- spiritual reflection
- community service
- faith practice
Key Concepts
Atonement
divine will
humanity
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you give up for others?
- How does love justify suffering?
A Different Perspective
Some may view suffering as unnecessary; the quote assumes divine purpose.
![“And fathers, . . . listen to [your returned missionary sons], and connect with them in regular, focused conversation. Talk with them in depth about their feelings and desires. Pray with them and give them blessings as they face the important decisions in their future.” quote by M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/493/m-russell-ballard-3129_blessing_and-fathers-listen-to-your-returned-miss_319973.jpg)
