One of the advantages of having lived a long time is that you can often remember when you had it worse. I am grateful to have lived long enough to have known some of the blessings of adversity.
James E. FaustRead
Holiness is the strength of the soul. It comes by faith and through obedience to God's laws and ordinances. God then purifies the heart by faith, and the heart becomes purged from that which is profane and unworthy. When holiness is achieved by conforming to God's will, one knows intuitively that which is wrong and that which is right before the Lord. Holiness speaks when there is silence, encouraging that which is good or reproving that which is wrong.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Holiness is the essence of a virtuous life, achieved through faith and adherence to divine principles.
This quote by James E. Faust emphasizes the importance of holiness as a source of strength for the soul. It highlights that holiness is attained through faith and obedience to God's guidance, resulting in a purified heart that can discern right from wrong. When one achieves holiness, they not only embody goodness but also serve as a moral compass for others, promoting virtue and reproving wrongdoing.
Themes
HolinessFaithObediencePurityMoralStrengthSoul
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about personal growth, one might quote this to inspire the congregation to strive for holiness.
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