What we know is not always reflected in what we do. David A. Bednar More Quotes by David A. Bednar More Quotes From David A. Bednar The Lord has made available in our day remarkable resources that enable you to learn about and love this work that is sparked by the Spirit of ElijahIt is no coincidence that FamilySearch and other tools have come forth at a time when young people are so familiar with a wide range of information and communication technologies. Your fingers have been trained to text and tweet to accelerate and advance the work of the Lord-not just to communicate quickly with your friends. The skills and aptitude evident among many young people today are a preparation to contribute to the work of salvation. David A. Bednar communication technology skills The Savior is the perfect example of praying for others with real intent. In His great Intercessory Prayer uttered on the night before His Crucifixion, Jesus prayed for His Apostles and all of the Saints. David A. Bednar real prayer jesus As we fear God more completely, we love Him more perfectly. And 'perfect love casteth out all fear'. David A. Bednar fear-god perfect-love perfect Would the Lord send one of the Twelve Apostles halfway around the world to help just one person? The answer is YES. He does it all the time. David A. Bednar twelve answers doe Heartfelt and willing obedience invites the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. David A. Bednar companionship heartfelt ghost I witness the reality and divinity of our Eternal Father, of His Only Begotten Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, and of the Holy Ghost. I testify that our Father hears and answers our prayers. May each of us strive with greater resolve to ask in faith and thereby make our prayers truly meaningful. David A. Bednar prayer meaningful jesus Preach My Gospel missionaries act in faith and are guided by the Spirit to help investigators learn truth. Please always remember Him, be worthy to represent Him, treasure up His word, allow the Holy Ghost to witness all truth, and observe, listen, and discern as you testify of Jesus Christ to honest seekers of truth. David A. Bednar treasure spirit jesus Devoted disciples of Jesus Christ always have been and always will be valiant missionaries. A missionary is a follower of Christ who testifies of Him as the Redeemer and proclaims the truths of His gospel. David A. Bednar followers missionary jesus A light turned on in a dark room is like receiving a message from God quickly, completely, and all at once. David A. Bednar receiving light dark One of my favorite activities as a priesthood leader is visiting members of the Church in their homes. I especially enjoy calling upon and talking with members who commonly are described as 'less active.' David A. Bednar leader home talking Learning by faith and from experience are two of the central features of the Father's plan of happiness. The Savior preserved moral agency through the Atonement and made it possible for us to act and to learn by faith. David A. Bednar agency two father Just as the unique characteristics of both males and females contribute to the completeness of a marriage relationship, so those same characteristics are vital to the rearing, nurturing, and teaching of children. David A. Bednar unique teaching children By divine design, men and women are intended to progress together toward perfection and a fulness of glory. Because of their distinctive temperaments and capacities, males and females each bring to a marriage relationship unique perspectives and experiences. David A. Bednar perspective unique men The Book of Mormon is our handbook of instructions as we travel the pathway from bad to good to better and strive to have our hearts changed. David A. Bednar pathways heart book The basic principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ are simple, and they are universal. Faith in the Savior is the same in Boston as it is in Accra. David A. Bednar boston simple jesus The ancient Apostles were common men, and that was part of their credential. David A. Bednar ancient common men Sturdy gospel roots that go deep into rich spiritual soil strengthen and steady us in times of trial and difficulty. David A. Bednar trials spiritual roots Parents should be vigilant and spiritually attentive to spontaneously occurring opportunities to bear testimony to their children. Such occasions need not be programmed, scheduled, or scripted. In fact, the less regimented such testimony sharing is, the greater the likelihood for edification and lasting impact. David A. Bednar impact opportunity children Testimony is personal knowledge, based upon the witness of the Holy Ghost, that certain facts of eternal significance are true. David A. Bednar personal-knowledge ghost facts Thus, the enabling and strengthening aspect of the Atonement helps us to see and to do and to become good in ways that we could never recognize or accomplish with our limited moral capacity. I testify and witness that the enabling power of the Savior's Atonement is real. Without that strengthening power of the Atonement, I could not stand before you this morning. David A. Bednar real morning way
