Beliefs & Doctrine

By Small and Simple Things

  1. A Book of Mormon phrase teaching that great things are brought about through small, consistent efforts.

From Alma 37 ("by small and simple things are great things brought to pass"), it is a favorite encouragement that daily habits — prayer, scripture study, small acts of service — add up to significant spiritual growth.

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