There are conversations going on about the Church constantly. Those conversations will continue whether or not we choose to participate in them. But we cannot stand on the sidelines while others, including our critics, attempt to define what our Church teaches... We are living in a world saturated with all kinds of voices. Perhaps now, more than ever, we have a major responsibility as Latter-day Saints to define ourselves, instead of letting others define us.
About This Quote
About M. Russell Ballard
M. Russell Ballard was a 20th-century American businessman and religious leader. Melvin Russell Ballard Jr. was an American businessman and religious leader who served as the Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2018 until his death in 2023. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Inspirational — Uplifting words to motivate and inspire positive action
- Religion — Exploring belief systems, worship, and spiritual practice