Children Quote by Richard Stearns
“What if there are children who will suffer somehow because I failed to obey God? What if my cowardice costs even one child somewhere in the world his or her life?”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Cost of Disobedience, 2015
Neglecting moral duty can cause unintended harm to innocent lives, especially children, highlighting the weight of ethical choices.
In simple terms: Failing duty may hurt children.
Key Takeaway
Consider the impact of your choices on the vulnerable.
Themes
responsibility
ethics
consequences
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- policy decisions
- community leadership
- charitable work
Key Concepts
moral duty
causality
vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you weigh personal risk against potential harm to others?
- What safeguards can prevent unintended suffering?
A Different Perspective
Moral dilemmas are complex and outcomes are often uncertain.
![“How shall we know that we obey [God]? There is but one method by which we can know it, and that is by the inspiration of the Spirit of the Lord witnessing unto our spirit that we are His, that we love Him, and that He loves us. It is by the spirit of revelation we know this.” quote by Brigham Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fa8/brigham-young-1075_inspiration_how-shall-we-know-that-we-obey-god-there_148998.jpg)
