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.
Brigham YoungRead
Don't try to tear down other people's religion about their ears, Build up your own perfect structure of truth, and invite your listeners to enter in and enjoy it's glories.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focus on your own beliefs instead of criticizing others' faiths.
Brigham Young emphasizes the importance of nurturing one's own beliefs and understanding rather than attempting to undermine or criticize the beliefs of others. By building a strong foundation of truth and inviting others to share in that understanding, we create a more harmonious dialogue about faith and spirituality.
Themes
BeliefsTruthFaithDialogueUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion about religion, you can use this quote to encourage respectful conversation.
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