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The Elusive Balance | Glenn L. Pace | March 1986

Classic BYU Speeches

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Balancing Agency and Inspiration

The chapter explores the delicate balance between personal agency and seeking divine inspiration in decision-making. It delves into the importance of using agency to pursue goals while relying on spiritual guidance through prayer and discernment, drawing insights from the Book of Mormon. The speaker shares reflections on the risks of extremes - from questioning absolute truths without spiritual guidance to blindly following spiritual promptings without critical thinking - emphasizing the necessity of combining reason and inspiration for sound decision-making.

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