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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To be gentle and kind, modest and truthful, to be full of faith and integrity, doing no wrong is of God; goodness sheds a halo of loveliness around every person who possesses it, making their countenances beam with light, and their society desirable because of its excellency. They are loved of God, of holy angels, and of all the good earth, while they are hated, envied, admired, and feared by the wicked.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the virtues of kindness, integrity, and goodness, portraying them as divine qualities that illuminate one's character.
Brigham Young highlights the importance of embodying attributes such as kindness, modesty, and truthfulness, suggesting that these qualities reflect a divine presence and create a positive aura around individuals. He implies that those who live by these virtues not only attract love and admiration from the good-hearted but also evoke envy and fear from the wicked, establishing a clear contrast between the two moral states in society.
Themes
KindnessIntegrityGoodnessFaithVirtue
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech on personal growth.
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