Life Quote by Neal A. Maxwell
““Elder Maxwell on Wintry Doctrines Elder Maxwell said that “if we are serious about our discipleship Jesus will eventually request each of us to do those very things which are most difficult for us to do.” This was what he came to call the wintry doctrine at the funeral of a young father in 1996 he put it this way “There are in the gospel warm and cuddly doctrines and then there are some that are just outright wintry doctrines… one of them frankly is that we cannot approach real consecration without passing through appropriate clinical experiences because we don’t achieve consecration in the abstract. … sometimes therefore the best people have the worst experiences… because they are the most ready to learn.” (Bruce C. Hafen, The Story of A Disciple’s Life: Preparing the Biography of Neal A. Maxwell, p. 14)””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Story of A Disciple’s Life by Bruce C. Hafen, 1996
True discipleship demands confronting the hardest, most uncomfortable experiences to achieve genuine spiritual growth.
In simple terms: Growth requires facing tough challenges.
Key Takeaway
Embrace difficult experiences for deeper faith.
Themes
spirituality
discipleship
growth
challenge
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- personal crisis
- leadership training
- counseling sessions
Key Concepts
consecration
wintry doctrine
clinical experience
Questions to Reflect On
- What wintry doctrine have you avoided?
- How can discomfort become a catalyst for faith?
A Different Perspective
Hardship may discourage some, limiting participation.
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