Rights are best guarded when each person and group guards for others those rights they wish guarded for themselves.
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Missionary work isn't the only thing we need to do in this big, wide, wonderful Church. But almost everything else we need to do depends on people first hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ and coming into the faith. ... With all that there is to do along the path to eternal life, we need a lot more missionaries opening that gate and helping people through it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of missionary work in guiding people to faith.
Jeffrey R. Holland's quote highlights the essential role of missionaries in the Church, stating that while there are numerous activities and functions within the Church, the foundation lies in individuals encountering and accepting the gospel of Jesus Christ. By encouraging more missionaries to spread this message, the hope is to lead more people towards eternal life and a deeper faith in God.
Themes
MissionaryFaithGospelChurchEternal Life
In practice
Example use cases
During a church sermon discussing the importance of faith, this quote can inspire congregation members to consider becoming missionaries.
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