I will go where the Lord and the leaders of His Church want me to go, I will do what they want me to do, I will teach what they want me to teach, and I will strive to become what I should and must become. David A. Bednar churchleaderlord share on social
The saving ordinance of baptism must be administered by one who has proper authority from God. David A. Bednar administerauthoritybaptism Change image and share on social
Receiving the authority of the priesthood by the laying on of hands is an important beginning, but it is not enough. Ordination confers authority, but righteousness is required to act with power as we strive to lift souls, to teach and testify, to bless and counsel, and to advance the work of salvation. David A. Bednar actadvanceauthority share on social
A spiritual 'spurter' is one who is given to short bursts of spectacular effort followed by frequent and lengthy periods of rest. David A. Bednar bursteffortfrequent Change image and share on social
A light turned on in a dark room is like receiving a message from God quickly, completely, and all at once. David A. Bednar completelydarkgod Change image and share on social
Righteousness and faith certainly are instrumental in healing the sick, deaf, or lame - if such healing accomplishes God's purposes and is in accordance with His will. Thus, even with strong faith, many mountains will not be moved. And not all of the sick and infirm will be healed. David A. Bednar accomplishaccordancedeaf share on social
The Holy Ghost is manifested to men and women on the earth both as the power and as the gift of the Holy Ghost. The power can come upon a person before baptism; it is the convincing witness that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. David A. Bednar baptismchristconvince share on social
Nothing about the priesthood is self-centered. The priesthood always is used to serve, to bless, and to strengthen other people. David A. Bednar blesscenterpeople Change image and share on social
Many of the lessons we are to learn in mortality can only be received through the things we experience and sometimes suffer. And God expects and trusts us to face temporary mortal adversity with His help so we can learn what we need to learn and ultimately become what we are to become in eternity. David A. Bednar adversityeternityexpect share on social
The most meaningful and spiritual prayers I have experienced contained many expressions of thanks and few, if any, requests. David A. Bednar containexperienceexpression Change image and share on social