The Importance of Trusting in God

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I think the three of us here know people who are wealthy, maybe even really wealthy, who have their hearts in the right place. But as soon as they prosper, they switch real astray and start sending their heart on their riches. And that's when all the trouble comes. Because they're trusting in their riches instead of trusting of God. Thinking that we can trade our good works for salvation is like buying a plane ticket and then supposing we own the airline or thinking that after paying rent for our home, we now hold the title to the entire planet earth. As a brother, back to the whole beginning is the end idea. He's bringing us home. You're given an

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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