If the Devil can only make you think that you are abused or ill treated, and you begin to fret about it, and you give the Devil power over you - in the end, it is as bad as though you had done wrong yourself.
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I do not know of any, excepting the unpardonable sin, that is greater than the sin of ingratitude.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ingratitude is seen as one of the worst moral failings a person can have.
Brigham Young emphasizes the serious nature of ingratitude, suggesting that it is not only a personal shortcoming but also a significant moral failing. Comparison to the 'unpardonable sin' elevates ingratitude to one of the most reprehensible behaviors, indicating that a lack of appreciation for what one has or what others provide is deeply harmful, both to the individual and to their relationships with others.
Themes
IngratitudeGratitudeSinMoralityAppreciation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about leadership, one might say, 'As Brigham Young reminds us, the worst sin is ingratitude, so let's express our appreciation for our team's hard work.'
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It is for us to do those things which the Lord requires at our hands, and leave the result with him.
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