I think he's coming from a checklist to check off the box commandments mentality. His model of his ideal is a doing model, not a becoming model. I think he understands just like President Hinckley understood that that guy didn't have a clue. He said, why call us thou me good? There is none good, but one, that is God. Now get both feet in to this work, to my work.
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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