Approval Quote by Spencer W. Kimball
“The fact that some governments, churches and numerous corrupted individuals have tried to reduce such behavior from criminal offence to personal privilege dose not change the nature nor the seriousness of the practice. This woe is pronounced upon those who would pervert standards of mortality and decency. They seek man’s approval of that which God had condemned. They have been successful in getting legislation passed to make such perversion legal and acceptable by society.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1975
Legalizing immoral acts does not alter their inherent wrongness; societal approval cannot legitimize condemned behavior.
In simple terms: Law cannot make sin right.
Key Takeaway
Recognize moral truth beyond legal standards.
Themes
morality
law
societal pressure
spiritual integrity
ethical standards
Mood
concerned
reflective
determined
Type
theological
ethical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- religious counseling
- personal decision making
- public policy
- community education
Key Concepts
Sin
legitimacy
cultural relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern moral truth when law contradicts belief?
- What role should society play in regulating behavior deemed immoral?
A Different Perspective
Legal changes may mask deeper ethical issues and can be resisted by cultural inertia.
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