Altars Quote by Robert K. Dellenbach
“Our challenge is to unselfishly sacrifice all that we have been given, including our will. Elder Neal A. Maxwell rightly said: “The submission of one’s will is really the only uniquely personal thing we have to place on God’s altar. The many other things we ‘give’ … are actually the things He has already given or loaned to us.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Religious address, 2005
True freedom requires surrendering personal desires to a higher purpose, recognizing that all we possess is ultimately a divine loan.
In simple terms: Give up self‑interest to serve God.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize divine will over personal will.
Themes
faith
self‑sacrifice
humility
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- mission work
- daily decision making
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual surrender
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you sacrifice for a higher purpose?
- How does recognizing life as a loan change your choices?
A Different Perspective
Human nature resists giving up autonomy, making surrender difficult.
