Message Quote by Spencer W. Kimball
““What message may I take from you to the young people in Zion?" The answer was quick and positive. "Tell them," said the doomed man, "to keep their lives so full of good works that there will be no room for evil.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1972
The speaker urges youth to fill their lives with good deeds so that no space remains for evil, emphasizing proactive virtue.
In simple terms: Do good things so evil has no room.
Key Takeaway
Live actively in service to crowd evil.
Themes
morality
service
youth
virtue
action
Mood
inspirational
encouraging
Type
spiritual
practical
When to use this quote
- Volunteer work
- school projects
- family service
- personal habit formation
Key Concepts
Ethical living
spiritual discipline
community impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one balance personal virtue with societal change?
- What practical steps keep good works consistent?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex moral challenges and ignore systemic issues.
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