“The living of one (1) protective principle of the gospel is better than a thousand compensatory governmental programs—which programs are, so often, like straightening deck chairs on the Titanic.”
-Neal Maxwell
“We’re going down. And you know that we’re doomed.”
-John Mayer
Omgosh, Elder Maxwell’s great is INCREDIBLE! Our own personal worthiness and commitment to obey the Lord is infinitely more effective (and important!) in securing for ourselves a safe and happy life, both at the present time and in the future, than is any outside group or program (especially government-related). Not to mention that the imagery and use of mixed metaphors in this quotation is artistically and brilliantly creative and poignant. What a beautiful writer this apostle of the Lord is.
FRIENDS!
1) What “protective principles of the gospel” do YOU observe? How do they secure your own safety (literally and metaphorically) ?
2) How can you obey gospel principles even better to bring yourself even more security?
Government programs… are often like straightening deck chairs on the Titanic.
