“Some find it easier to bend their knees than their minds. Exciting exploration is preferred to plodding implementation; speculation seems more fun than consecration, and so is trying to soften the hard doctrines instead of submitting to them. Worse still, by not obeying, these . . . lack real knowing. Lacking real knowing, they cannot defend their faith and may become critics instead of defenders!”
Quote by Neal A. Maxwell
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Neal A. Maxwell
Neal A. Maxwell was a significant figure in the field of 【Identity Positioning】. Born on July 6, 1926, and passing away on July 21, 2004, his life was marked by notable achievements and contributions that have had a profound impact on the field, earning him widespread recognition in 【Influence Evaluation】. more
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