BYU Speeches Edward B. Rowe | Jesus Christ Is Our Rock and Covenants Are Our Anchors | November 2025
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Nov 5, 2025 Edward B. Rowe, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, explores the theme of faith and covenantal strength. He shares personal stories of overcoming adversity, including a transformative football injury that led him to discover a deeper spiritual path. Using a climbing analogy, Rowe illustrates how Jesus Christ serves as our rock, while covenants act as our anchors. He discusses the importance of following promptings, staying true to covenants, and how these choices lead to joy and purpose in life.
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Source Of Lasting Confidence
- Confidence based on worldly approval is shallow and unstable.
- True confidence is born of the Spirit through covenants with God.
Covenants As Anchors On The Ascent
- Covenants act like anchors placed in solid rock to keep climbers safe.
- Slips are part of ascent because anchors prevent fatal free-falls and allow repeated attempts.
Heavenly Power From Covenants
- Keeping covenants brings heavenly power to withstand trials and temptations.
- That power allows God to bless and change us on the covenant path.
