What should we do to help people overcome the often serious results of misunderstandings?

Thomas R. Valletta

The error of the Lamanites nearly led to the annihilation of Limhi’s people. The destruction caused by misunderstanding can happen in many areas of life. “There are … times when one of the greatest acts of service we can perform is to stop something. The emotional chain of reaction and overreaction can come at us like electric voltage; it is very tempting to simply pass along. But we must say, ‘Let it stop with me.’ … At times we … should be stern, sweet sentries willing to expose ourselves to misunderstanding and pain in order to keep undesirable things from spreading any farther” (Neal A. Maxwell Quote Book, 315).

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