The Pharisees knew they were going to draw him into a situation where they had the next comment already ready. This question was sincere and Jesus be holding him, loved him. To me, this is pretty much all of us in the church. We're doing great work. But either way, whether you do an over behavior because you're too confident or you do the underbehavior because you're not confident enough, either one of those could keep you from God.
Dr. Matt Townsend continues to discuss faith, the Laborers in the Vineyard, and trusting in God’s mercy.
- 00:00 Part II– Dr. Matt Townsend
- 00:52 Parable of the Laborer’s in the Vineyard
- 07:07 Paradox of comparisons
- 12:53 Alma’s joy is more full because of the success of his brethren.
- 16:10 John Bytheway reminds us to always appreciate, and to avoid entitlement.
- 21:32 Elder Oaks teaches the importance of what we become.
- 26:46 Dr. Townsend shares what true conversion means.
- 28:58 A certain rich young man asks the Savior how he can inherit eternal life.
- 36:15 Jesus loves us, and asks us to do the one hard thing to help us change.
- 42:42 The love of anything over God destroys us.
- 44:26 Dr. Townsend shares the impact of a young men’s leader in his own life.
- 48:14 Elder Uchtdorf teaches salvation is a gift from God.
- 49:13 What is our dominant love?
- 51:27 Marion G. Romney teaches we must be willing to sacrifice everything.
- 52:32 The prayer of the Pharisee and the Publican
- 59:26 Dr. Townsend encourages a daily connection to God.
- 1:02:47 End of Part II–Dr. Matt Townsend
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