Children Quote by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
““For behold, thus saith the Lord God: I will give unto the children of men line upon line, aprecept upon precept, here a little and there a little; and blessed are those who hearken unto my precepts, and lend an ear unto my counsel, for they shall learn bwisdom; for unto him that creceiveth I will give dmore; and from them that shall say, We have enough, from them shall be taken away even that which they have.””
About This Quote
Source Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants, Section 88, 1832
The passage promises incremental divine guidance, rewarding those who heed it, while warning that complacency leads to loss.
In simple terms: God gives stepwise guidance; heed it or lose blessings.
Key Takeaway
Follow divine instruction diligently.
Themes
faith
obedience
spiritual growth
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
scriptural
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- study of scripture
- daily reflection
- community worship
Key Concepts
revelation
patience
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply incremental learning in daily life?
- What does “enough” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of “line upon line” vary, risking misapplication.
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