Dr. Eva Witesman, a BYU scholar specializing in non-profits, shares fascinating insights on the Law of Consecration and the importance of caring for the poor and vulnerable. She discusses the significance of stewardship through personal experiences and scriptural interpretations. Engaging topics include the cyclical nature of forgiveness and judgment, historical challenges faced by disenfranchised groups, and the vital role of community support. Witesman emphasizes the empowerment of women and children and the transformative power of shared wealth and spiritual responsibility.
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Counsel Together, Build Trust
Youth leaders should focus on counseling together, creating safe environments for youth questions.
Build trust through ministering relationships rather than prioritizing fun activities or perfect meetings.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Miracle of Knowing Names
Eva Witesman shared a story about being inspired by the Lord to name every child in a Primary class to show His personal care.
This experience deepened her understanding of priesthood power accessible through covenant and callings.
insights INSIGHT
Repentance Invites Constant Renewal
Section 82 reveals a new concept that sins forgiven can return if one sins again, inviting constant repentance.
The sacrament provides weekly cleansing to keep prior sins at bay by remaining pure.
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TIMECODE:
00:00 - Part 2 - Dr. Eva Witesman
03:07 The Miracle of the Names
08:19 The Holy Envy of Motherhood
11:15 Constant Repentance and repentance myths
17:48 Repentance is a hopeful word
20:26 Why the order of the names in Section 82
24:19 The Savior teaches about stewardship
28:41 Two interpretations of “talent”
32:33 The purpose of wealth
35:36 Consecration, wealth, and temple patterns
37:14 Women, children, widows, and church welfare
40:24 Caring for the disenfranchised
45:00 A revolutionary plan
47:40 Who gets hurt?
49:21 Nothing but a wage earner
52:23 The Relief Society’s focus
53:25 Admonition to engage in your own community
59:48 - End of Part 2 - Dr. Eva Witesman
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