Bears Quote by Robert L. Millet
“He who had known us before we were even born came to know us infinitely better as he knelt in Gethsemane and as he hung on the cross of Calvary. We come to know those we serve (Mosiah 5:13; compare 1 John 2:3-4). And we certainly come to love and treasure those for whom we sacrifice. Conversely, the depth of the pain we feel in behalf of a loved one is intimately tied to the depth of the love we bear that loved one. Thus only a being filled with infinite and eternal love could perform an infinite and eternal sacrifice.”
About This Quote
Source Scripture: Book of Mormon, Mosiah 5:13; 1 John 2:3-4
Love deepens through shared suffering; ultimate sacrifice reflects infinite love
In simple terms: Love grows with empathy and sacrifice
Key Takeaway
Recognize love in shared pain
Themes
compassion
sacrifice
spirituality
Mood
reflective
spiritual
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- counseling
- missionary work
- personal grief
- family support
Key Concepts
theology
eternal love
suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal suffering reveal love?
- Can love be measured by sacrifice?
A Different Perspective
Infinite love may be idealized beyond human capacity
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