Sisters, we as women are not diminished by priesthood power - we are magnified by it. I know this is true, for I have experienced it again and again.
Sheri L. DewRead
On those days when we're not ready to stop being offended, not ready to forgive, still determined to dish out the silent treatment, what we're actually saying is, "Thanks, but I don't want to become more like the Savior today. Maybe tomorrow, but not today." Perhaps those are the times when we need to pray the hardest, the times it becomes clear that a change in behavior is not enough--that we must have a change in nature.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and personal transformation in our interactions with others.
Sheri L. Dew highlights that during moments of anger and resentment, our reluctance to forgive or reconcile reflects a deeper issue related to personal growth and spirituality. The quote suggests that simply changing our behavior is insufficient; instead, we need a fundamental change in our nature to truly embody compassion and kindness, paralleling the qualities of a savior.
Themes
ForgivenessChangePersonal GrowthBehaviorNature
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a discussion about conflict resolution.
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