Today's Maxwell Quote

From Lord, Increase Our Faith (), :

Over the decades, "we have learned by sad experience" that it is better for developing dissidents to be lovingly counseled, and, if necessary, lovingly disciplined "early on." Often, waiting means that any meekness they have vanishes. It is sad that, as their faith shrinks, their circle of influence may temporarily enlarge. From Liberty Jail, the Prophet Joseph, who had known so much betrayal and learned from so much "sad experience," declared his determination thus: "Your humble servant or servants, intend from henceforth to disapprobate everything that is not in accordance with the fullness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, … They will not hold their peace—as in times past when they see iniquity beginning to rear its head—for fear of traitors, or the consequences that shall follow by reproving those who creep in unawares, that they may get something with which to destroy the flock."