Children Quote by Oliver Cowdery
““Man may deceive his fellow-men, deception may follow deception, and the children of the wicked one may have power to seduce the foolish and untaught, till naught but fiction feeds the many, and the fruit of falsehood carries in its current the giddy to the grave; but one touch with the finger of his love, yes, one ray of glory from the upper world, or one word from the mouth of the Savior, from the bosom of eternity, strikes it all into insignificance, and blots it forever from the mind. (Messenger and Advocate Oct 1934 pp 14-16)””
About This Quote
Source Document: Messenger and Advocate, 1934, pp 14‑16
Deception spreads, but love and divine truth render it powerless and fleeting
In simple terms: Falsehood dominates until love and truth intervene
Key Takeaway
Seek truth and love to counter deceit
Themes
faith
truth
deception
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- media consumption
- political discourse
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
moral philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love change perception of falsehood?
- What role does truth play in societal healing?
A Different Perspective
Even love may not stop systemic lies without action
