Rights are best guarded when each person and group guards for others those rights they wish guarded for themselves.
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A foundation in Christ was and is always to be a protection in days "when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you." In such days as we are now in--and will more or less always be in--the storms of life "shall have no power over you... because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall." (Helaman 5:12)
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of having a strong spiritual foundation to withstand life's challenges.
In this quote, Jeffrey R. Holland highlights the significance of building one's life upon a firm foundation in Christ, likening life's trials to powerful storms that can potentially harm us. By establishing such a foundation, individuals can find protection and strength during difficult times, ensuring that they remain unshaken amidst the adversities they face.
Themes
FoundationChristProtectionStormsLifeFaith
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a church service to emphasize the importance of faith.
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