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We should refrain from anything that seems to be a final judgment of any person...the Lord alone has the capacity to judge...And, in all of this we must remember the command to forgive.
Dallin H. Oaks
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What this quote means

This quote emphasizes the importance of withholding judgment of others and highlights the need for forgiveness.

Dallin H. Oaks stresses that humans should avoid making final judgments about others, acknowledging that only a higher power has the ability to truly understand and judge individuals. Instead, he calls for a focus on forgiveness, reinforcing the idea that compassion and understanding are essential in our interactions with others rather than harsh criticism or definitive conclusions about their character.

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ForgivenessJudgmentCompassionUnderstanding

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Example use cases

This quote can be shared in a discussion about the importance of empathy in our relationships.

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