Business Quote by Russell M. Nelson
“The ways of the Lord are different from the ways of man. Man's ways remove people from office or business when they grow old or become disabled. But man's ways are not and never will be the Lord's ways.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: General Conference, 2020
Divine principles differ from human systems; human institutions change, but divine ways remain constant.
In simple terms: God’s ways differ from human ways.
Key Takeaway
Trust divine guidance.
Themes
faith
divine order
human limitation
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership decisions
- policy making
- personal choices
- societal change
Key Concepts
theology
eternal perspective
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern divine versus human motives?
- What signs indicate a shift toward divine principles?
A Different Perspective
Human systems can also reflect divine values when aligned.
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