Acceptance Quote by Neal A. Maxwell
“So it is that real, personal sacrifice never was placing an animal on the altar. Instead, it is a willingness to put the animal in us upon the altar and letting it be consumed! Such is the 'sacrifice unto the Lord... of a broken heart and a contrite spirit,' (D&C 59:8), a prerequisite to taking up the cross, while giving 'away all [our] sins' in order to 'know God' (Alma 22:18) for the denial of self precedes the full acceptance of Him.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1995
True sacrifice means offering one's inner self, not just external rituals, to align with divine purpose.
In simple terms: Sacrifice is inner offering, not external act.
Key Takeaway
Offer your heart, not just actions.
Themes
spirituality
self‑sacrifice
faith
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community service
- confession
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
inner transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does inner sacrifice look like in your life?
- How can you align actions with deeper convictions?
A Different Perspective
External rituals without inner change are empty.
