Baptism Quote by Richard G. Scott
“The Lord will bless us with more baptisms if you make sure the ones you have are going to keep their commitments. The Lord will not prepare more people for baptism if we are not converting the ones we have.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1995
Emphasizes that multiplying baptisms depends on faithfully guiding current members to keep their covenants.
In simple terms: More baptisms come from nurturing existing believers.
Key Takeaway
Focus on discipleship before outreach.
Themes
faithfulness
leadership
growth
Mood
hopeful
serene
Type
spiritual
instructional
When to use this quote
- church leadership meetings
- member mentorship
- baptism classes
Key Concepts
covenant keeping
missionary work
spiritual multiplication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better support current members?
- What systems ensure ongoing commitment?
A Different Perspective
If existing members falter, new baptisms may still decline.
