Brothers and sisters Quote by Thomas S. Monson
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““I recently read in the Wall Street Journal an article by Jonathan Sacks, Britain’s chief rabbi. Among other things, he writes: … ‘There are large parts of [the world] where religion is a thing of the past and there is no counter-voice to the culture of buy it, spend it, wear it, flaunt it, because you’re worth it. The message is that morality is passé, conscience is for wimps, and the single overriding command is ‘Thou shalt not be found out.’ My brothers and sisters, this—unfortunately—describes much of the world around us. Do we wring our hands in despair and wonder how we’ll ever survive in such a world? No. Indeed, we have in our lives the gospel of Jesus Christ, and we know that morality is not passé, that our conscience is there to guide us, and that we are responsible for our actions.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Religious discussion, 2010, LDS conference
Affirms that morality and conscience remain vital despite consumerist culture, urging reliance on Christian gospel.
In simple terms: Morality and conscience are still important; rely on faith.
Key Takeaway
Uphold moral values and conscience guided by faith.
Themes
morality
conscience
consumerism
faith
Mood
reflective
inspirational
serious
Type
religious
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal decision-making
- community building
- media criticism
- ethical education
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
religious conviction
Questions to Reflect On
- How can faith communities influence societal values?
- What actions reflect moral conscience today?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone may not address systemic consumerism.
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