Being an Agent to Act

Reminds me so much of Elder Maxwell. You must watch more than once. There’s so much wisdom in this message. Thank you

[@VeronicaClarkenot4naught]

You have to listen to this more than once... there's a lot in there. He reminds me so much of Maxwell.

[@idislikecringe3048]

He was mentored by Elder Maxwell.

[@JLxpez]

He always quotes elder Maxwell and elder Bednar was actually called when elder Maxwell passed away..

[@samaracamargomore2558]

Exatelly. I've been repeating it for so many times that i can't count, and ech time, i can drain samothijg new from it!

[@pinecone7562]

Neal A Maxwell is one of my favorites

[@lifeloverlorijean]

Reminds me so much of Maxwell too. I've always said that. Great wisdom.

[@masham7197]

Having a mental illness, it is so hard to remember that I can make decisions, I can act. After remembering and realizing that, it’s then even harder to actually act, instead of just thinking about it. But when I get past that first step, I’m able to keep going. Still, it happens over and over. It’s like I’m the baby in the video, learning over and over how to walk, but each time I forget that I’ve already learned how, or learned a lot about how. It’s like completely starting over each time I have a particularly horrible episode. Still, once I remember that trying is something I can do, I take that first step and remember all the other times I’ve learned how to do it, and I learn a little more this time. I really needed this video today to help me through a particularly hard time. I know that I wouldn’t have gotten the help, hope, and understanding from this that I needed if it weren’t for the Holy Ghost guiding my thoughts as I listened. There were some things I understood that would never have come to mind from what was said here, had it not been for the spirit helping me make those subtle, seemingly nonexistent, connections.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thank you, Masha, for sharing your thoughts. The Lord loves you and wants you to succeed. Continue to turn to him to find strength.

[@drewhanna9057]

You can do it! I struggle too. But day by day I prayed and he makes me stronger! Keep going. Never give up!

[@sherrieleinweber6238]

Thoughts and prayers for you Misha. Take care.

[@annmarietate3383]

🙏

[@dwyanejamesagoy7348]

@@churchofjesuschrist Amen 🙏 🙌 ❤ ✨ 👏 💖

[@scottsoward]

"The greatest gift the Father gave to us is his Son, and the gift that comes to us through the Savior's atonement is agency... to act and learn from our own experiences: is the essence of mortality" Simple and beautiful.

[@gethronerosil3063]

❤

[@scoutneptune5040]

So much wisdom in less than 3 minutes

[@kormoranneu5715]

I am no lds, but this is a very great video....respect

[@TJ-ie9qo]

Thank you, we appreciate it.

[@bobbq8380]

Not saying you're an enemy, but even enemies can show respect. The more respect throughout the world, the better 🤘💛🙏

[@lauralio2055]

You may not be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, but you are and will forever be a Son of God Brother. That is true.

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Utterly priceless. These shorts give a single important gospel idea-given by one of our Called & Ordained. _This_ is things that matter most. 💛🙏🏼

[@ninashaw1772]

Faith is a gift, we need to act first and then the power comes

[@nicolassmith1792]

Hello

[@paulvanbloem9517]

Transcript because, WOH, this is so dense and powerful! If we did not have moral agency we would simply be puppets manipulated by the strings of fate. In my understanding the great purpose of mortality is to learn; in ways that we could not have learned in pre-mortality. And, we learn in mortality lessons that prepare us for eternity. The natural and man and the natural woman says there is no way I’m taking this step. There is no way that I am moving into the darkness until the light moves and I can see where I am going. The requirement is that we take the step anticipating that when our foot hits the ground the light will move. Now the first time we do that, it’s not doubt, but there is a little bit of uncertainty, even a little bit of apprehension, which is quite normal. So it works almost like a helix where we take that first step based on the substance of things hoped for. There comes the evidence of things not seen. It’s not a perfect cycle thats never interrupted or that is totally smooth. But line upon line that increases incrementally and gradually. Now the other thing is I don’t want to talk about faith in the Savior as if its a trait, and there is a formula, and if I just follow the elements of the formula then I’m automatically going to get more. It’s a spiritual gift. But we have to be doing our part to be able to be in a position where we can receive the gift. And it always requires that act first and then the power comes. Most of the time we would like to think “well give me the power and then I will act” But the saviors gospel teaches that first we act and then the power comes. We don’t know where to go, we don’t know what to do, but my trust in him enables me to act. He blesses me with his power, that confidence increases. We then can, ultimately, navigate the most difficult circumstances in life; knowing we will never be alone, and we will always have his help. One of the things that is required is that we “wait upon the lord” that’s another scriptural phrase that I am drawn to all the time. The depth of the lesson is often only realized line upon line precept upon precept, over an extended period of time. The greatest gift that the father gave to us was His Son. And, the gift that comes to us through the Saviors Atonement is Agency. So agency is central to the Fathers Plan and it is the capacity act and learn from our own experiences. That is the very essence and purpose of being here in mortality.

[@czcz6905]

I have listened to this 5 or 6 times this morning being 0255 am. Trusting in God and His love for us is number one. Taking action with Prayer and Repentance in ables us to take that first step. Now as I watch my great granddaughter take her first steps. I am blessed to know and see God's love. May I continue to grow and learn in His love. Never failing to trust in Him.

[@miloelite]

"If we did not have moral agency we would simply be puppets manipulated by the strings of fate."

[@itzyfan88]

I'm constantly impressed by Elder Bednar's mastery over the English language

[@sdl-lds]

Couldn't have asked for a better gift on my birthday. Thanks Mormon Channel !

[@ferris_wheel9868]

Happy late birthday!!!

[@黃巔音]

One of the greatest gifts Heavenly Father has given us is one we’re often afraid of: our agency. It’s wonderful that God doesn’t force us to do anything ... but kind of scary, too. You might think: He trusts me to do the right thing? ME?? Yes, He does. To help us reach our divine potential-which we ALL have-He nudges us in the right direction, but He doesn’t reveal everything to us. The Lord wants us to act on faith. He wants us to move forward even when we’re not totally sure what will happen. When we do, we’re rewarded with more faith, which makes the next step that much easier. Try it and see for yourself.

[@ShineMusiclife_channel]

For Thine is the Kingdom the Power and the Glory forever and ever Amen 😇🙏❤

[@compass5507]

I listen to what he says, ponder it and miss the next teaching. Then I rewind to hear what I missed, ponder it and miss the next teaching. It took me at least 10 minutes to watch a 3 minute video. There are prophets in our day. E. Bednar is one of them.

[@John-jh999]

Heavy and TRUE!! So grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ!!

[@chilanga6075]

Beautiful, and a very important message. Thank you Elder Bednar and LDS church for sharing this video.

[@OMspot2277]

2 Nephi 28:30 is in my top 5 favorite scriptures; and it may be number 1.

[@MegWasHere2011]

We love you, Elder Bednar!!!

[@natalrossainz228]

We act first and then the power comes

[@ShineMusiclife_channel]

Almighty Father Thank You for everything Amen 😇🙏❤

[@juniorkulu3245]

Elder Bednar. The doctrinal scriptural scholar of our day.

[@itzyfan88]

Just what I needed to hear today!

[@pinecone7562]

Amazing. I feel the truth of what Elder Bednar is pointing out. Thank You, God :)

[@julierosales1377]

Love the music and the video. Goes perfectly with the topic and draws me back to listen again

[@TheAWesomePerformer]

This is beautiful, thank you.

[@pyruvatepersonage]

This is such a profound video on the nature of faith. I finally found out what song is playing the background! It's called "Hometown Hero" from the Album On Earth by Michael Gungor!

[@ShineMusiclife_channel]

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be world without end Amen 😇🙏❤

[@msrandomme12]

So grateful for God's disciples.

[@bjaMoke]

The light will move

[@rubiotv]

Boy, did I need this. I will say that I'm so grateful for the way Bednar teaches. He invites much thought into my spiritual learning.

[@africankaleab360]

Jesus is King. God bless.

[@Sarahdawna]

These videos are absolutely wonderful. The way they are shot, edited, & put together is beautiful, & I feel, gets the message across in a very powerful way. Beautiful. Thank you for these!

[@kiray1835]

i love You God and Jesus! Amen

[@SharaOgilvieCounseling]

I listened to this about 10 times today. I needed this.

[@edmundoalarcon2000]

I must change my life. Not doing so ruined my family and I lost the love of someone who loved me dearly

[@lyndaereshan5119]

You are honest and courageous to admit your mistakes. A good example of what Elder Bednar is saying here. You will build again if you live worthy to receive the faith to take each step in the right direction. Best wishes to you in that endeavor!

[@pyruvatepersonage]

In a time such as 2021, never has this message been more clear. Agency allows us to take that first step into the unknown and uncertain, whereupon we receive more knowledge and experience.

[@aubreyg1400]

Thank you Elder Bednar.

[@christophermusangi5111]

Amen

[@josephikenasio5799]

We all have a choice, and its up to us to choose which path we go

[@gladyswigg8957]

I love this video and the doctrine it teaches. Elder Bednar delivers this concept with power and eloquence.

[@MrManta2012]

Wisdom softly spoken seeks a listening ear.

[@ForbiddnSock]

If my brain were ever capable of parkour, it'd be jumping buildings listening to this. Simplicity is often the deepest teacher.

[@corganwebb2636]

Great message!

[@petergrandahl2386]

Interesting. While Joseph Smith and Brigham Young were not the most holy men their calling on Jesus' name was still very powerful and changed the Mormon Church!

[@ShineMusiclife_channel]

Amen 😇🙏❤

[@EMonzon]

One of the wisest, if not the wiser men on earth today.

[@leswalker2639]

Elder Bednar explains all of that very well, what a humble man, no wonder he is one of the 12 apostles. He took the place of Neil Maxwell after he passed away. Nail A Maxwell was a remarkable and very humble man. I think Elder Bednar must have been tutored buy nail if not, wow what a great intelligent speaker!

[@moroniafrifa614]

What a wonderful way to put it!

[@zebiraross]

I'll need to listen to that again lol.

[@mavaega-ua-oo-i-nuuausala]

As usually, brilliant.

[@territovlin6897]

So powerful 😇💞💞

[@KellyMillerldspoetry]

Faith is a spiritual gift That comes as we don't drift From waiting upon the Lord And His miraculous uplift God gave us His only Son. Confidence in Him can come, To know that we are not alone. We can seek for and find wisdom!

[@aiduranz]

Thanks for sharing! I love this topic about Moral Agency; and In want to.use this video for my class ,do any of you know where i can find this video in Spanish?

[@michaelmanwaring5515]

thank you

[@jennytrimble703]

Love Elder Bernard and his message. On another note, is there any way to find out who wrote this incredible music?

[@pradeep27111]

I love him a lot he is just master at depth of the doctrine

[@pyruvatepersonage]

Doe anyone know the name of the song playing the background?

[@sagitzilberman]

beautiful video. Does someone know what is the scripture mentioned? ("wait upon the lord")? thank you

[@sagitzilberman]

thank you. yeah, I like that scripture too.

[@keppscrossing]

There are many; Psalms 37:9, Psalms 123:2, Isaiah, 8:17, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Nephi 18:17. And then with slightly altered wording, but the same general meaning; Jeremiah 14:22, Zephaniah 3:8. All above reference the wording in the King James Version of the Bible, with the exception of the one verse from the Book of Mormon.

[@Kunta1926]

Who thumbs down videos like this? Really?

[@lizzyloo6867]

TRUST IN THE LORD ESCAPE ROOM: Matthew 20:16 "So the LAST shall be FIRST, and the first last:......."

[@XxXxStarPlayxXxX]

Cómo se llama la canción de fondo?

[@stevehoag232]

Awesome!

[@aaronojeda8788]

David A Bednar has great talks.

[@nebula6472]

A saying I heard on my mission: "Faith can move mountains but don't be surprised if God tells you to pick up a shovel"

[@ASAP1428]

anyone know what the music is?

[@Olivia-ix9uq]

I love this music! Anyone know what this song is?

[@bjaMoke]

outstanding

[@weldenjon]

This is not agency! Bednar is speaking only when choosing the correct path, their path, the covenant path. Once you choose that path which is defined by Church leadership then it becomes your moral agency to move forward on it full steam ahead. Nevermind, that the individual still might have doubts or may develop doubts as their journey in life causes further resistance/hesitation. This is where agency ends because the true believer according to Bednar will give up their agency to follow a better path that is chosen for them and not actually by them This is a subtle yet clever way to wrestle true agency from man. Why? Because the follower of this so called "conenant path" will be told that if they leave it they will lose their place with their Heavenly family in the hereafter. This means the exercise of free agency becomes punishable if not followed correctly or in the manner it was meant to be followed. Is this really God's plan? To punish His children for using the very agency that a war in Heaven was fought over to secure? If so, then this to me sounds more like Lucifer's plan won. Allowing man to think they have free agency but in the end forcing them into compliance by pronouncing dire consequences if they make the wrong use of their promised "free agency". I don't think this is how it works people. This does not sound like God's plan but Lucifer's. But we all have agency to think what we want and to believe what we want. It just that Bednar's teaching (and Lucifer's) is that if you end up being wrong you will be punished...even quite severely.

[@phantomscythelul8415]

Do you know what song this is called that plays in the background? I think this would be a cool song to learn for myself on the piano.

[@bethyoung6933]

I LOVE this video and would like to share with a hearing impaired friend. Is there close captioning/text for Mormon Channel videos?

[@wheatleythecore97]

Song name? :)

[@ViliamiLatu]

''Line upon line and precept upon precept '' we act then recieved power 🤔

[@May-B-Later]

You’re stating the obvious. Aren’t you taking with Jesus face to face.? Surely he has more for you to teach.

[@msrandomme12]

So grateful for God's disciples.

[@aden.watts_zoomdrain]

Amen

[@ShineMusiclife_channel]

Amen 😇🙏❤