Rights are best guarded when each person and group guards for others those rights they wish guarded for themselves.
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Sometimes it seems especially difficult to submit to "great tribulation" when we look around and see others seemingly much less obedient who triumph even as we weep. But time is measured only unto man, says Alma (see Alma 40:8), and God has a very good memory.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the challenges of obedience amid suffering, emphasizing that God's timing and memory are beyond human understanding.
In this quote, Jeffrey R. Holland addresses the struggle of maintaining faith during difficult times, particularly when it appears that others are thriving without similar commitments. He reminds us that while humans may perceive unfairness in the trials faced, God's perspective and timing are ultimately perfect. The reference to Alma serves to reinforce the idea that spiritual rewards and acknowledgment come in divine timing, which may not align with earthly expectations, encouraging patience and perseverance.
Themes
ObedienceFaithTrialsSufferingDivine Timing
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared at a church service to encourage those struggling with their faith during challenging times.
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