Discern Quote by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
““And thus we can plainly discern, that after a people have been once aenlightened by the bSpirit of God, and have had great cknowledge of things pertaining to righteousness, and then have dfallen away into sin and transgression, they become more ehardened, and thus their state becomes fworse than though they had never known these things.””
About This Quote
Source Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants, Section 124, 1972
When people are enlightened about righteousness but later fall into sin, they become harder‑hearted and their condition worsens beyond their original state.
In simple terms: Knowing truth then sin hardens hearts, making things worse.
Key Takeaway
Beware complacency after spiritual insight.
Themes
spirituality
morality
human nature
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal repentance
- church teaching
- moral education
Key Concepts
sin
hardening
spiritual decline
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one guard against hardening after enlightenment?
- What practices sustain humility after gaining knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Even without sin, people can still decline; insight alone may not prevent regression.
