Elder David A. Bednar discusses the importance of change in the gospel and shares personal anecdotes. The transformative power of temple covenants and the connection it establishes with the divine is explored. Learn about the futility of trying to achieve balance in life and the importance of being fully present in the current moment. Reflect on the Savior's experience of fasting and being tempted by the devil and the importance of knowing one's identity as a child of God.
Embrace change and the lessons that come with it in order to grow and improve in our mortal experience.
Living in revelation is a constant state, and we should consistently strive to be good, do good, and keep the commandments.
Deep dives
Embracing Change and Overcoming the Natural Man
Elder Bednar highlights the importance of embracing change and not resisting it. He emphasizes that our mortal experience is meant for growth and improvement. We are blessed with spiritual gifts and are meant to continually progress. The natural man resists change, but as followers of Christ, we should learn to love change and the lessons that come with it.
Living in Revelation and Recognizing the Holy Ghost
Elder Bednar explains that living in revelation is a constant state and not a rare event. He suggests that we are always being influenced by the power of the Holy Ghost, even if we are not consciously aware of it. Rather than waiting for specific moments of revelation, he encourages consistently striving to be good, do good, and keep the commandments. He reassures that thoughts and promptings that invite us to do good or follow the teachings of the gospel are from God, while any contradictory thoughts come from an unworthy source.
Covenants: Connecting with the Father and the Son
Elder Bednar emphasizes the importance of covenants and ordinances in connecting us with God and the Savior. He highlights the significance of covenants in our individual journey of coming unto Christ. Through covenants, we become yoked with the Savior, enabling us to become more like Him and turn away from self-centeredness. The ultimate outcome of the mighty change of heart is the love, blessing, and service directed towards others.
Finding Priorities and Letting Go of Balance
Elder Bednar challenges the idea of balance, stating that it is impossible to do multiple things at the same time. Instead, he encourages focusing on what matters most and being fully present in each moment and responsibility. By understanding what truly matters, we can prioritize and avoid getting caught up in things that don't align with our core values. Elder Bednar emphasizes the importance of being clear about what matters most and continually refreshing our understanding, allowing us to never lose sight of our priorities.
An address given by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of The Twelve Apostles delivered January 31, 2023, in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square in Salt Lake City.
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