One of the greatest indicators of our own spiritual maturity is revealed in how we respond to the weaknesses, the inexperience, and the potentially offensive actions of others. David A. Bednar actiongreatindicator Change image and share on social
Parents should be vigilant and spiritually attentive to spontaneously occurring opportunities to bear testimony to their children. Such occasions need not be programmed, scheduled, or scripted. In fact, the less regimented such testimony sharing is, the greater the likelihood for edification and lasting impact. David A. Bednar attentivebearchild share on social
Conversion is an enlarging, a deepening, and a broadening of the undergirding base of testimony. It is the result of revelation from God, accompanied by individual repentance, obedience, and diligence. David A. Bednar accompanybasebroaden share on social
Faithfully obeying God's commandments is essential to receiving the Holy Ghost. We are reminded of this truth each week as we listen to the sacrament prayers and worthily partake of the bread and water. David A. Bednar breadcommandmentessential share on social
Often as we teach and testify about the law of tithing, we emphasize the immediate, dramatic and readily recognizable temporal blessings that we receive. And surely such blessings do occur. Yet some of the diverse blessings we obtain as we are obedient to this commandment are significant but subtle. David A. Bednar blessingcommandmentdiverse share on social
The basic principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ are simple, and they are universal. Faith in the Savior is the same in Boston as it is in Accra. David A. Bednar accrabasicboston Change image and share on social
We should remember that saying 'I love you' is only a beginning. We need to say it, we need to mean it, and most importantly we need consistently to show it. We need to both express and demonstrate love. David A. Bednar beginconsistentlydemonstrate share on social
We will not attain a state of perfection in this life, but we can and should press forward with faith in Christ along the strait and narrow path and make steady progress toward our eternal destiny. David A. Bednar attainchristdestiny Change image and share on social
Sturdy gospel roots that go deep into rich spiritual soil strengthen and steady us in times of trial and difficulty. David A. Bednar deepdifficultygospel Change image and share on social
Knowing that the gospel is true is the essence of a testimony. Consistently being true to the gospel is the essence of conversion. David A. Bednar consistentlyconversionessence Change image and share on social