Q&A with Elder David A. Bednar

An address given by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of The Twelve Apostles delivered January 31, 2023, in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square in Salt Lake City.

[@davidroberts6422]

Being in my early eights, I remember asking a Bishop one time, that same question. How do I know if the the Holy Ghost is with me? His answer was life changing. He answered my question with a very simple question. Do you know when the Holy Ghost is not with you? You will know when he is not with you. If you have done something that you know you should not have done. And you get that empty feeling inside of you, then is the time to repent. One important advice I received when my wife were sealed in the temple and that is, when you have an argument and you know the spirit has left you. Then is the time to kneel down and pray together until the spirit returns. It worked for forty-nine years.

[@elvanwyk6573]

“ When you can’t do what you’ve always done, then you only do what matters most.”

[@establishingzion688]

Yes, that was powerful!

[@susancammerer5350]

I love that quote from Elder Hales. I wrote it down when I first heard it years ago so I wouldn't forget it. 💜

[@cristinaperez8705]

love it!

[@samualthelamanite7560]

It’s the “your saved after all you can Do” ! That’s killing the church! It’s about love not Doing, clueless sheep!

[@ThePackman627]

​@@samualthelamanite7560doing is part of it though. If you love your neighbor, you'd DO something, like serve them. You can't sit on your butt and just love people and that's it. You need to show that love my doing. Being a good neighbor, a good spouse, a good father or mother

[@illogicalwarning3061]

“be good and go, you’re living in revelation”

[@Ironrodpower]

Never seen him so candid and relaxed before.

[@debbiew.7716]

Elder Bednar gives us a glimpse of what it is like to be taught at the feet of the Savior. So kind, so instructive, so loving. Thank you.

[@nuthintoprove]

How awesome was that. Brother Bednar is so spot on and explains things so well. Takes all the mystery out of it. I should memorize the whole thing.

[@designmybestlife]

@@utahman112I am sure it is not intended that way. I know the Lord would not have a condescending or arrogant member of the Twelve. We’re told the meek and lowly of heart enter the Kingdom of God. Would you consider praying for a witness of his heart and intention? Thank you for your comment.

[@angelalewis3645]

I’d like to memorize this whole thing as well, so that it is easy to recall pieces of it when discussing these topics with friends both inside and outside the church, or for any other need prompted by the Holy Ghost.

[@robertmeyers5458]

Good advice to always be prepared for change. To have the mindset of humility, eagerness, open ears, broken hearted. May we all be there for others.

[@paulagraves6517]

Thank you for putting into words what I have felt about revelation for quite sometime. It truly is an ongoing experience and sometimes in the simplest ways.

[@cristinaperez8705]

This message is one of the best I heard. I understand when elder Bednar said that he had, "a demanding time" Thanks! Sometimes as a mother I feel that I need to do many things at the same time. When I was a mom with young kids my self went every where, was a very demanding time and overwhelming 😢 The peace and free time I have now, is totally another season!😊

[@establishingzion688]

"Balance is bogus. There's no such thing... whatever it is you're doing, do it! " That's something I really needed to hear. Great discussion! Thanks for posting

[@bradjames891]

Balance must be one of those metaphysical doctrines of men I learned at Southern Utah University. That's comforting.

[@FordRasmussen]

"When you really know what matters most [courage] is not hard."

[@JimboStepable]

What a profound Q&A session with an apostle! Thank you for this video.

[@laurimuse1390]

Love love the openness Wish we could hear an abundant more from Apostles about their journeys and struggles and personal growth.

[@Tova-Barin]

No kidding. That would be awesome.

[@paf2bfree632]

I am so thankful to hear a second witness that we do not need awareness for the spirit to influence my forward actions. I have been lead by the spirit to learn secrets and I had nothing to do with it except to move my feet. Thank you.

[@OURDAILYBREATH]

As I always say listening watching while learning from Elder David Bednar, you would always prepare a pen and paper to write a words to f wisdom thank you Elder Bednar , as what you said don’t use it but it helps me personally to think and evaluate my self

[@ildenete3235]

Watching tv one day about what people do for a break routine. Maybe have been during the time of the Pandemic of Covid. And this programme is on tv sailing. One woman was training a boxer and she had on personal trainer he has a goal of more height to achieve, and every week the most speed and time. I like this. I had the experience found in one principle that I transformed myself to at Jesus Christ and my Celestial Father. For prayer first in the night but for all my day after. In my Patriarchal Blessing. It is not perfect but it is possible to strive to be. I love to do this.

[@elvanwyk6573]

Elder Bednar has always been guided by the spirit of the Lord. Powerful powerful video. 🌿✊🏽🔥

[@lukev483]

You do realize the LDS church has a long racist history. Even in 2020 they had to apologize for some blantant racism they put in a children’s lesson manual. Utah was the only state out west that practiced slavery.

[@cdayperry2701]

A true blessing to listen to a prophet’s words and receive a witness of their truth. Thank you

[@JakobGrau]

Not a prophet.

[@MarioMaster305]

Apostles can also be consider prophets seers and revelators.

[@Mango10449]

Yes he is and not just considered either. We sustain all members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as Prophets, Seers and Revelators.

[@victorandrade1313]

I appreciate the video. Thanks for posting it. I feel some of my prayers were answered.

[@pamelafitzpatrick2717]

Love the spinning plates analogy! Brilliant! Thank you for all of your suggestions / advice! Greetings From a Latter Day Saint from Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@leswalker2639]

Thank you Pamela for sharing your thoughts and kind words. Isn't technology great. It's great to hear from our brothers and sisters all around the world. We are grateful to hear from our neighbors around the world. But in reality we're not that far apart from each other inspirit. I🙏 that the spirit will guide us each day, only to bless those around us!😊

[@joshmahina2883]

The husband and wife were great interviewers. Especially, the wife. I genuinely love her questions and responses.

[@ClintK.]

Grateful for this. I can’t wait for the physical redemption of Zion!

[@kevinpyne24]

Same here! It's gonna be awesome!

[@rconger384]

We look forward to The Return of THE KING of Kings !

[@John-tu2wo]

You can just stop at 3:30 he has already shared deep truth that only the Spirit could have put in his heart. If you want to be spiritually fed simply learn for yourself what is being spoken here, he's sharing what he knows or shall I say what he has been taught for himself from above. Powerful stuff!!

[@dinocollins720]

Another fantastic video! Thank you!

[@bradjames891]

Elder Bednar commanding not to take notes is revolutionary in the Kingdom. It's a tremendous paradigm shift from my youth and young adulthood, including what I was taught in the mission field by Sis. Nalder, my mission president's wife. Again, this proves the Church is led by continuous revelation.

[@lindabassett306]

Thank you so much for posting this. I appreciate the spiritual uplift I received as I watched and listened. My heart is full .

[@ceecee-differentinhappyway6228]

So much love and gratitude for Elder Bednar and the wisdom the Spirit shares through him 🙏🙏

[@andrewdurfee3896]

Being a good boy or girl leads us to have further light and knowledge even though we might not realize it at the time. I have had a constant down poring of knowledge as I’ve studied the scriptures, but I didn’t recognize the this until I got out of my holy habit of daily scripture study. It is small things that add up to make big changes.

[@leswalker2639]

You are exactly right Andrew. I have to confess I have done the same as you, it is remarkable how the scriptures brighten your life more and more everyday. There's been days, I have had the thought oh, I did not read my scriptures this morning and it truly makes a difference what I experienced on a daily basis, with inspiration and peaceful thoughts. Some days I may spend only one plate at a time, only because it was more important then the rest. Like Elder Bednar said many times, just be a good boy and girl, then the Lord's yoke becomes very easy. Carrying a heavy load is all in vain. It makes it nice whenever you don't have to carry the heavy load of your world on your back.😊

[@tcbott]

One of the very best talk on a wide range of important topics. This format- unscripted interview of Elder Bender- is remarkable and allows for a free flow of insight and the spirit. Stay with this format and use it again. Yours is the only setting that can pull this off. It is a blessing to all who view and listen. Thank you for your immense effort - all of you- it is a blessing to us all.

[@jhayramz4600]

Always edifying and uplifting 😇

[@Mr1CDouglas]

I have found that when I pray for something and then look for the answer in everything that happens, I see God working in great majesty, when I use my 20 / 20 hind sight. I now always look for an answer after I pray or I don't ask.

[@marthaabrahamson6813]

Thank you for the instructive lessons

[@BenMcrea61]

What a blessing to be able to hear and see this conversation with Elder Bednar.

[@ednaminton9637]

We, have to change, to grow,to get closer to Jesus Christ .

[@hennore]

One of the best teachers in the church currently. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏾

[@justinewert2166]

Absolutely wonderful 👏

[@manshelper]

Perfect, thank you

[@williamjueschke9960]

Wonderful words, thank you Elder Bednar, I did feel the spirit.

[@tjedwards4254]

I wish that more elders did such open forums like this.

[@paf2bfree632]

Light: I remember light adding to light. I love that view around the corner. Keeping our feet moving

[@angelalewis3645]

This is so, so good!

[@larrainemoore1880]

Pray not for what you want but for what the Lord wants for you. It will change your prayers and your life!! Excellent discussion and so fun to listen to!! He is one of my favorite apostles!!!

[@bobwerner6512]

The most important commandment to keep is the one you are having the most trouble with.

[@trusthim3559]

There is value in this that cannot be overstated. I recommend everyone listen to this multiple times. You will glean more truth with each visit. 31:32 "What have you learned?" There is something magnificent in accepting that we don't know it all. This is where growth and wisdom are obtained.

[@ProAudioIQ]

Beautiful and personally life changing.

[@ednaminton9637]

I love the Comments for US to follow.

[@danielperkins1396]

It is appropriate that this conversation started off with “change”. As a life long member, I see how he is changing the way that prayer was always taught. My guess is that the pile of unanswered prayers have to also be evidence that god is answering them. Just not how you want. Think about the times you have prayed for health for you and loved ones, hoping and trusting that god would do his part if you lived righteously. Bad things happen to good people no matter what and visa versa. When one realizes this, the meaning and interpretation of prayers HAS to change. Hence this changing definition of prayers (from what has been taught by past prophets). I frankly agree more with his version, but it’s an obvious change. If you boil down his version, I hear, live your best life, get and receive help from others, and stop worrying so much about what prophets tell you, you get to decide how your prayers work and how to interpret them.

[@ldsNatureWang]

Thanks for this video elder bednar is true messager of God 😊

[@InAllThingsBearHisName]

Very good ❤

[@fatsofarai]

Great teachings by Elder Bednar. I loved every minute of it.🥰🥰💯

[@talmagerichardson5575]

This David Bednar fella is going places!

[@andreatimmers1720]

Oh he sure is!!!

[@sencanboz2645]

Change for better, improvement and also for humbleness. What makes us is to be natural not to be nurtured. "...When we are in nature, feelings of hope, peace, and reverence come to us through the Spirit. In nature we can see the handiwork of the perfect Artist...." D&C

[@danielboadi5777]

Truly grateful.

[@hollyharrison4589]

Be willing to change. If you don't like change, join another church. Be born again, experience a mighty change of heart. We aren't here to just stay the same. Blessed with remarkable gifts. Gospel teaches us our destiny. Sister Bednar, prayer answered 20 years later. Major objectives at Ricks College, I have no idea.

[@Summitclym]

I so love this man, Elder Bednar. His teachings are a tremendous blessing.

[@user-od5ju9or1z]

Very uplifting 😂❤

[@John-tu2wo]

4:05 - 4:17 Love it!!

[@tulsanify]

Thank you for this message! Side note, living in Rexburg is INCREDIBLE. I hope people don't listen to this thinking that it's such a "challenging" place to live. It is not. It's literally Zion on Earth and I feel like people greatly undervalue the town's uniqueness.

[@elizabethkasanwidjojo9104]

💙

[@TheKetoSurvivor]

❤

[@user-od5ju9or1z]

Thise is very interesting ❤😂

[@rizalization1267]

Thank you for this wonderful talk 🥺

[@tinamatauto5771]

True dough message

[@mattctr]

Amen! Great insights. Stand up for truth, if you want to be Israel and receive a crown. The Celestial kingdom is reserved for those who are valiant. 3 Nephi 21: "May be numbered" 6 ... if they will not harden their hearts, that they may repent and come unto me and be baptized in my name and know of the true points of my doctrine, that they may be numbered among my people, O house of Israel; D&C 106: "are numbered" 11 Mine indignation is soon to be poured out without measure upon all nations; and this will I do when the cup of their iniquity is full. 12 And in that day all who are found upon the watch-tower, or in other words, all mine Israel, shall be saved. Isaiah 62: "Keep not silence" 6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not silence. Revelation 3: "Calm and Lukewarm?" 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. How long have we latter day saints wandered in our wilderness as captives in Babylon? When will our hour of deliverance arrive? When will the Lord's servant, Joseph, be healed (3 Nephi 21:10; footnote marred)? When will the center place of the land of Zion be redeemed that we may build up the New Jerusalem to receive our Lord? As Elder Bruce R. McConkie taught: “Let Israel gather to the stakes of Zion in all nations. Let every land be a Zion to those appointed to dwell there. Let the fulness of the gospel be for all the saints in all nations. Let no blessing be denied them. Let temples arise wherein the fulness of the ordinances of the Lord’s house may be administered. But still there is a center place, a place where the chief temple shall stand, a place to which the Lord shall come, a place whence the law shall go forth to govern all the earth. … And that center place is what men now call Independence in Jackson County, Missouri, but which in a day to come will be the Zion of our God and the City of Holiness of his people. The site is selected; the place is known; the decree has gone forth; and the promised destiny is assured...” (A New Witness for the Articles of Faith [1985], 595). As Elder Hebert C. Kimball taught: "...[For] the time is coming when we will be mixed up in these now peaceful valleys to that extent that it will be difficult to tell the face of a Saint from the face of an enemy to the people of God. Then, brethren, look out for the great sieve, for there will be a great sifting time, and many will fall; for I say unto you there is a test, a Test, a TEST coming, and who will be able to stand? This church has before it many close places through which it must pass before the work of God is crowned with victory. To meet the difficulties that are coming it will be necessary for you to have knowledge of the truth of this work for yourselves. The difficulties will be of such character that the man or woman who does not possess this personal knowledge or witness will fall. If you have not got the testimony, live right and call upon the Lord and cease not ‘till you obtain it. If you do not, you will not stand… Then the Prophet Joseph and others will make their appearance and those who have remained faithful will be selected to return to Jackson County, Missouri and take part in the building of that beautiful city, the New Jerusalem.” As our current mortal prophet taught back in n 1974 as Sunday School President: "Our duty is to raise up a generation of men and women worthy to receive the coming of the Lord. For he will come - to Jackson County, Missouri, to be sustained as King of Kings - and he will come also to Israel to be hailed as Lord of Lords. Then his millennial reign will be ushered in." Now, in 2022, President Russell M. Nelson issues the call: "One crucial element of this gathering is preparing a people who are able, ready, and worthy to receive the Lord when He comes again, a people who have ALREADY chosen Jesus Christ over this fallen world, a people who REJOICE in their agency to live the higher, holier laws of Jesus Christ. I call upon you, my dear brothers and sisters, to become this righteous people."

[@ruckin3]

Any more woke BYU videos? ha

[@mattctr]

@@ruckin3 Not yet. That was a one-off to shine a light on a problem, so parents could make better decisions about which majors and departments to avoid. The keys of the kingdom are with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I sustain them. Institional problems among non-key holders at BYU will be addressed in due time, whether by those directly overseeing the university or by the Lord Himself, when He begins to pour out His wrath without mixture upon the world, starting upon His own house.

[@ruckin3]

@@mattctr concur

[@naturefleur2062]

Beautiful, inspiring collection of quotations and scriptures! Thanks for putting your effort into sharing these!

[@kevinpyne24]

"The Lord needs VALIANT servants, To do his work in the latter day, Who follow the teachings of Jesus And serve his people in a loving way. I will be his servant And keep my cov’nants valiantly. I’ll stand for truth. I’ll stand for right. The Lord can depend on me."

[@veterivlog]

40 minutos que passaram voando!

[@raeannaroylance5401]

🤙

[@nathanbigler]

Why has the temple ceremony changed again? It seems to change about every 5 years or so

[@amyastill2267]

The temple ceremony has improved tremendously over the last 35 years. The restoration is an ongoing process, and the Brethren are constantly looking for ways to improve the Church and the way the Gospel is taught and received by the membership. This last adjustment a few days ago made the endowment more focused on Christ and the Atonement, as well as better explaining each covenant and why we make them. The doctrines have not changed and will not change. Everything else will.

[@nathanbigler]

@@amyastill2267 lol, all the doctrines have changed. I've read them. The Endowment used to say Adam is God. You're betraying your ignorance. Don't talk to anyone until you study Brigham Young's biography. What you believe is embarrassing

[@estherlewis7458]

@@amyastill2267 So I don't have to promise to slit my throat from ear to ear and disembowel myself if I reveal anything about what goes on in the masonic Endowment Ceremony?

[@amyastill2267]

@@estherlewis7458 No. You don’t. Like I said before, it’s been improved greatly over the last 35 years.

[@jordanalexander8099]

Because they can’t get it right.

[@samuelbrown917]

I like thinking of President Nelson cooking.

[@packman579]

Are we in the 6th seal or 7th seal?

[@Michael-ob2jr]

What happened to Elder James B. Cox's "Becoming Spiritually Centered and Overcoming the World "?

[@jc72outdoors]

I'm Midway through this presentation and I'm trying to understand something. I'm not lds and from what Elder Bednar is saying it sounds like I need lds covenants to be connected with God. Is that true? Why are lds covenants so important? I have been baptized, but in a Bible church. I have given my life to Jesus and I feel I am connected to God in the most meaningful way. What is it that I'm missing in the connection if I don't have lds covenants?

[@JazzyUnderscoreTrumpeter]

Priesthood authority, simply put. There are many great people of other faiths, they do their best with the light they possess, and that is worthwhile, but they are not building anything or truly progressing. What sets us apart is the authority of God. The Spirit can influence anyone and everyone, but we believe that it will dwell with us always as long as we are faithful to the covenants made at baptism. That is a huge benefit.

[@jc72outdoors]

@@JazzyUnderscoreTrumpeter I must have missed where Jesus says we need this authority.

[@JazzyUnderscoreTrumpeter]

@@jc72outdoors Matthew 10:40 ¶ He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. (Those who receive prophets and apostles receive Christ, they are chosen and called men of God) Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: (Everyone in the church has their role, among the many roles, prophets and apostles) Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; (Jesus Christ is the head, the highest priest, the church is carried forth by prophets and apostles) 1 Corinthians 12:28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. (The order of God clearly laid out in His church) Acts 3:21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. (God is the same yesterday, today and forever... He still actively guides us in the modern era, His love is unceasing) Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. (God speaks through His servants, prophets and apostles) Basically, this is a pattern throughout history. The Israelites were led by a prophet in Moses and his counselors. They'd fall away and when the time was right, another prophet would be called and raised to lead or correct them. When Jesus came to the earth, He had apostles who followed His lead and carried forth His will, even after His death and ascension. They were all killed, and His face was hid for a moment, but He keeps His promises, and following the divine pattern, raised prophets and apostles to lead us in the latter days to prepare the world for His return. You don't have to respect them or believe they are inspired, but no where else on this earth will you find the kind of order built on the foundation of Christ, but The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is the true church of Jesus Christ, and it will stand forever. 🙏

[@andreatimmers1720]

This church is false. These rich white men have not done one prophecy. Kim Clement was more accurate. Absolutely false doctrine

[@sdfotodude]

"Are we allowed to stand up before you"? "Is Mormonism shedding members?" "Is Sister Bednar afraid of you?" "How much money is the church worth"? "Have you ever lied to the members?" "When you are President, what will you "change" 1st?"

[@certainlyitis]

"We are not here in this mortal existence to just stay the same" - I find this statement from him perplexing considering he and the other leaders implore members to stay in the same "boat" they have been in since birth (speaking about those born in the covenant) and to say the same basic testimony they started saying at age 3 until the day they die. If any of life's ups and downs, or if any information comes your way that has you changing in such a way that the Old Ship Zion can longer feed your soul or keep you safe would changing ships ever be acceptable to Elder Bednar or the other leaders? Would that particular change in someone's life ever be good with God? And if God really wants us to say in the same "boat" for our whole entire life how much change and growth can really take place in a person's life?

[@rachelhaskin5558]

I believe the change he is referring to is the changes we need to make continually to be more like our Savior. Repentance is change, following the spirit requires change. The part that needs to stay the same is our desire to love and serve God in whatever way He needs us.

[@23cottaw13]

If they preach change and repentance than they should model it. The church is the slowest to change. Every godly social movement that has come about, the church has trailed behind 20, 30, 80 years. That’s not change. When the church has harmed the children of god, did the ship of Zion repent? Make restitution? No. Christ was the most critical of the hypocrites. Christ would call out this church because it is hypocritical. In deed and in thought.

[@ericlaw2416]

Is this an honest question? You don’t see how someone can, and should, undergo substantial change over their life as a direct result of persistently following the gospel? It’s a purging process, if you actually avail yourself of it. Of course people are free to participate socially and not change at all.

[@certainlyitis]

@ericlaw2416 I was sincere in my inquiry on how it is Bednar and the other 14 leaders can seriously expect people to grow and change and become overall better people when they expect them to stay on the same small boat for their whole life, hearing the same lessons over and over and over. That Old Ship Zion becomes nothing more than an echo chamber where everyone uses the same words, thinks pretty much the same thoughts, and they even dress alike. Diversity is beautiful and is the thing needed for real growth. Lessons by the top 15 about "just stay in the boat" or to quote Holland "Don't you dare leave!" are not good lessons. Such lessons show a lack of faith in God, actually, if you think about it. If true faith in the God above was had, then fearmongering would not need to be used in order to keep people in. God and growth potential are both so much bigger than one little church headquartered out of Utah, that's what I'm saying. :)

[@ericlaw2416]

@@certainlyitis Ok good. Can I be honest? It will sound like criticism but it’s not. If you think it’s a small boat you are absolutely missing something huge. It’s designed to appear that way. There is a surface layer to the general conference talks, the scriptures, the Sunday school lessons. And unless you get serious about “seeking” you will always see that layer. It will be rote and bland and jarring against your world view and world gospel that you are presently immersed in. I have learned, and it wasn’t that long ago, that the apostles are giving talks to at least two different audiences, every time they speak, that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not hear. Look that up. Matthew 13:10. Read it slowly. Why would Jesus take that approach? And if there was a reason for him to do it then, wouldn’t that same reason exist today? Would his servants do the same thing? I promise you they are. There are layers to what’s being told us that are astounding and so many are missing it. Because they can’t get past the first layer. The first layer offends their worldview. There is a reason why they keep things simple with us. “Read the Book of Mormon daily.” Are you doing it? Do you think it’s little more than brainwashing? Do you think you know what’s in the Book of Mormon and the other scriptures? Because you read it before? Because you’ve sat through a thousand Sunday school lessons? I have a challenge for you. Reread the book of Mormon with sincerity and tell me it doesn’t teach you completely new things you have never seen before. Things about what you are going through right now. Even things you once “knew” but have completely forgotten. Try it. 2nd, pray daily. Seek. 3rd, just to open your eyes in some small way to what I’m referring to when talking about multidimensional knowledge being given to us, look up “Mormon Yeshiva” channel. Browse through some of his lessons. This is a Jewish scholar who converted, and teaches people things about the Book of Mormon that you would never realize were there all along. This is just an example. Follow a come follow me podcast, to open your mind beyond what they cover in Sunday School. I like “Talking Scriptures”. You want some diversity? Don’t be hesitant to get someone else’s insight who has put in substantial work to get it. Also, move to Houston. Supposedly the most “diverse” city in the nation. Find the limits of what that ideal can offer. Up to you. But we are quite literally running out of time to figure this out. That’s a message that is being conveyed right now.

[@gregwoodhouse5423]

Elder benhardt what happens when you're changing? Is that is correct opposition that you're asking the members of the church to accept when the doctrine of the church says that we shouldn't? In our day are you saying that because we're reaching out to the transgender in the homosexual communities and other people of other races that their God did not create? The races evidently he did because we're different in our complexior skin the color of our skin. There's many different anomalies and how different we look with each other. And now? Are you going down the path that there might be gay angels or bisexual angels or transgender angels? Where are you going with this? I guess these are questions I would ask you but I want a direct answer not some screwed call man that makes the church. Feel safe in its attitudes but with the church and the doctrine actually says elder oaks recently. Made comments on the doctrine of the family? I think was it straightforward but we're not getting straightforward answers anymore we're left to kind of wanderer. In the mist that the book of mormon describes hold on to the iron rod. It'll get us through this but if you're the iron rod and you're the leadership of the church as. Apostles and prophets wife should we not respect direct answers from you then screwed attitude that seems to? Adhere to the values of the world more than what we've learned or what we know to be the truth but I guess it all boils down to ask. The savior because you are men and you're flawed. But at the end of the day if we're trying to combat these issues in our community and say these are not guess we'll just have to deal with. The persecution that we're gonna get and if that ends our lives. That's fine I personally have not a problem with that but many of the members of the church are ambiguous about this. And they're pulling away in great numbers because we don't have a clear path anymore and it seems to me. Our leadership is not directing or answer these questions and saying well. This is my view or this is the savior view. I guess too many of us have relied upon the fact that you're a witness of Jesus Christ but not maybe a witness of your own values or your. Own views.

[@andreatimmers1720]

False prophets false doctrine please get out of it. I know it is appealing to be told you can become a God. Satan wanted that too and rebelled. I wonder if this church is his trademark

[@estherlewis7458]

What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul?

[@bradjames891]

So, the "Jesus loves me just the way I am" assertion is a true doctrine but it's a half-truth. Christ will always love you and Satan tries to con people into believing change is not needed. I've never heard an Apostle teach that in my life.

[@cashmoneyfedi]

Jesus Christ is real

[@Surefoundation504]

I do not believe this man is a prophet or apostle. But there’s lots of wisdom shared here.

[@23cottaw13]

Borrowed and repackaged without giving credit where it’s due. These are not original concepts. Following in the footsteps of Joseph Smith.

[@williamcharles2117]

To falsely claim a direct line to God pretty much negates anything he might offer in terms of "wisdom." Pablum and platitudes.

[@moniquehulleman1567]

I thought it was a Q&A

[@ericj3138]

11:20 So the more I walk around the corner, the more I can see what's around the corner? Discernment seems a lot like waiting and seeing what happens.

[@bryancsimmons]

Would have been much more interesting to hear questions from the students.

[@rconger384]

What would you have asked about?

[@estherlewis7458]

@@rconger384 What is the gospel?

[@Sadliers]

Jesus said: “44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. 45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” (Luke 10:44-45) All were asked to remain in their seats while the “chiefest” leave. Since when do servants tell the masters to stay put until after they leave??

[@mikewood3557]

They didn’t explain the reason for the request. You might withhold judgment at least until you know the reason for the request.

[@9sbth]

How about changing your mind about "vaccines"?

[@23cottaw13]

😂 so true. One of the biggest blunders of mortal men posing as mouth pieces for God.

[@camillegodinet]

Who said he got the vaccine?

[@Pushaving]

Mark 16: 17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

[@maryannebryce5210]

Caution. Look throughout history and those who called prophets crazy ultimately did not progress. I don’t suggest to follow blindly. But your love of God’s way of doing things needs to be greater than your love of KZbin videos, as well meaning as people on KZbin can be.

[@bradymoon1889]

@@camillegodinet he had to have gotten it he was to follow the prophet. The CLOT SHOT was literally endorsed by the first presidency, and religious exemptions were taken off the table by the church for its members refusing the shot and trying to file for religious exemptions because of unjust and evil mandates.

[@andreatimmers1720]

Be where you are the moment you're in that place,? WTF?

[@andreatimmers1720]

My gosh you would think he was going to war instead of just moving. Hilarious

[@PapaKryptoss]

Let the youth ask questions not the chosen leaders. Come on man

[@corybritton1966]

Born again???? Since when is this concept in the Mormon lexicon???? I fully agree with Bednar, if you don't like change join another church. ie; in the Mormon church you are going to expect change. Change in the history of the church, change in the 1st vision, change in Mormon theology, change in doctrine, change in fantasy to reality and visa versa, get ready

[@moxofien]

when we assume that its all real, it's easy, bullshit upon bullshit

[@andreatimmers1720]

Not one prophecy not one. Businessmen only. Business decisions nothing ever about the future. All fake

[@gordonmorgan7044]

where in the wild wild world of sports did you guys come up with the idea that God was a man who became GOD???

[@edwardsson777]

Where do you think He came from?

[@andreatimmers1720]

Because they are sick They want to be worshipped. it is a satanic cult

[@Mango10449]

@@edwardsson777I see we’re still waiting on the reply? 😂

[@anonanon2396]

Revelation. How do you read John 5:19? “Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.”. Did the Father do what Christ did before Christ?

[@Mango10449]

No answer? Where do YOU think He came from?

[@Hala-ataa]

It’s amazing that after 180 years since Joseph was murdered, we still can’t come up with a solid description of the Holy Ghost that was as pure and plain as he taught it when he was alive. That’s what happens when you murder the prophets. You get imposters who dance around the issue and chase ghosts for generations. This question should take 30 seconds to answer. The reason you don’t know whether you’re feeling the Holy Ghost or not is because you do not have it. For those who are endowed with this heavenly gift, there is absolutely no question that God’s voice is speaking to them as a man speaks to another man. Read the Book of Mormon. What are the fruits of every person who receives that baptism of fire and gift? They see the future. They prophesy. They speak in different languages instantly. They are surrounded by heavenly fire - actual light from heaven. They see angels, God, the heavens, etc. They describe it as literally being born again, becoming a new creature, or being spiritually begotten of Christ. Have you experienced anything like Lehi, Nephi,the people under Benjamin, the Lamanites in the prison? The Nephites when Christ comes, or the Apostles at Pentecost? No? Then why do the scriptures bother declaring the fruits of the spirit if we’re just going to say “I haven’t experienced THAT but I still have the spirit… it’s just smaller, confusing, and indiscernible after trying to ‘feel it’ for 50 years of church membership.” Either use the metric established in God’s Holy Books or don’t bother reading it at all. If I told you I was a seer, your response would be “What have you seen, then?” And if my answer was “Well it depends because it’s hard to tell if I SAW something or if it’s “just me” or if blah blah blah….” then you would easily see my fruits are not commensurate with my claim.

[@utahman112]

I see your line of reasoning but I think that the Holy Ghost could be described in so many different ways that maybe there’s not supposed to be one exact definition?

[@Hala-ataa]

@@utahman112 I agree with that logic, but those descriptions would have to have one critical requirement: That they don’t utterly contradict one another. I’m a big fan of all the prophets in scripture describing things in their own words, using their own analogies, flowing from their own revelation. I’m not a fan of people spewing non-doctrinal nonsense just because they hold a leadership position in a man-made church (corporation). Jeremiah 23: 21 I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied. 22 But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings. Verse 20 is a dead giveaway that Jeremiah is NOT talking about the prophets in his day. He’s only using them as an example to talk to us, because he saw the latter day “prophets.”

[@utahman112]

@@Hala-ataa it's an interesting discussion. I see your point. I think there can be a gray area because scriptures can be interpreted differently by different people in different contexts and different perspectives. Maybe it is with the spirit that we can see through the gray area as individuals?

[@Hala-ataa]

@@utahman112 there is certainly grey area in many things in the gospel. Many of us receive revelation so slowly that what we “learn” from the scriptures wasn’t actually the truth of what the authors meant, but it was still an idea we were prompted to consider because it prepared us to receive the truth later. I hope we all just try to improve rapidly in our scriptural knowledge and rely less on tradition. The scriptures open us up to revelation more than any current church leader ever could.

[@utahman112]

@@Hala-ataa good talking to you, interesting to hear your thoughts!

[@patrickrose567]

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[@sandymmusic8909]

Why do Mormons always do the lip smack while speaking publicly? 😂

[@edwardsson777]

Not me.

[@andreatimmers1720]

Same drone buzz buzz voice too. No personality like clones

[@gregwoodhouse5423]

Directly avoid Chapter five second Second Nephi versus 12 on down about the curse that was put on the people in the Americas. They do not give a direct answer we have too many apologists saying God chose the races he made them. And now you're people in the church that you avoid this question or skirt around it. Even a gospel document class that's not even mentioned very slightly. They're trying to say what wasn't a direct curse with black skin which it says there but it was more metaphorically really. So joseph light in this translation is that what you're saying or he misrepresented because he was a victim at the times of his ribs in am Why does the church keep avoiding 2nd and 5? Any Capital NE. PHI about race. Why won't general authorities answer that question? Did Joseph white and the translation true? Are you trying to sidestep this issue because it brings up race in America or race in the human race? It's kind of like a racing of black community. The 1st recorded history of racism that we have in the secular translations is in summer. Where black people were in charge in many cases that subjected people of whiter complexion to slavery. Why is the church leaders reluctant to ask this question of themselves and we have all you apologist? On the other side that are trying to defend the apologisadjustments whether saying that God get create races evidently he did and he had a reason for it. Or there is no God in assault genetics. Kind of like we find ancient civilizations throughout the world that are older than 7000 years. Why do so many of our church leaders? Keep avoiding these questions and not answering them directly with all of the. Scared answers what are you afraid of? Are you afraid of persecution of the members of our church because we've been through this before we've always been persecuted? We're always gonna continue to be persecuted Christ told us if we believe in him we're gonna be persecuted the worst thing you can do. Is kill us what's so what's up? What if we die we die with our testimonies in fact? About who Jesus Christ was and not some apologist. Testimony about how we're trying to save our own hurt so much. Persecution against the search that we can't contithe fill are coffers full of money. I would kind of like to know what the church thinks about the question I'm asking. Cause you're having a elephant hard time going to Salt Lake City and asking that question directly at a general authority with him giving you the position of the. Church. And not? His. Own personal opinion i've heard their do conflict with what is said publicly

[@andreatimmers1720]

They will never answer this. Never. The old guys who all sound like robots want to keep their comfortable lives

[@jerryroxas2687]

Sad many was being led into destructions. Q&A ask questions and not being answered by the bible, but his own knowledge. Here is my questions. What is the name of the true church that Jesus built. When and where is his church will re-emerged. As he said I have other sheep that is not belong to this sheep pen. Them too I must bring the answer is written in the bible, I just gave you hint. The true religions will gladly read the answer through the bible. Not his own wisdom.

[@user-rd3cl7lg2f]

Daarth Bednar gets paid for what he says & does. Furthermore, the "spirit" premeats everything regardless of religion or church. :.

[@ryanblairrigby]

Joseph Smith had over 30 wives. He got the names Cumorah and Moroni from the Comoros Islands and the city of Merone. President Bednar is a master communicator. Please do your homework.

[@edwardsson777]

And Alma from the Russian word for Bigfoot, right?

[@ryanblairrigby]

@@edwardsson777 alma has no connection to pirates of the Caribbean. No connection to the occult. No connection to upstate New York. Most likely he robbed the names from various places. But the treasure guardian motif was for sure from pirate lore which Joseph was for sure obsessed with treasure guardians. Moroni himself being the same as a dragon, leprechaun or toad.

[@edwardsson777]

@@ryanblairrigby Maybe he was a fan of Game of Thrones?

[@ryanblairrigby]

@@edwardsson777 He was certainly a fan of Adam Clark commentary on the Bible. A BYU student discovered that Joseph certainly "translated" the JST by stealing from Clark

[@conniefielding1]

Evil leaders with evil alliances and agendas.

[@camillegodinet]

That will welcome you with absolute love and humility should you ever want to come unto Him ❤

[@pj2251]

I get it Bednar. Change of 'revelation' whenever convenient for the church to hoard there ill gotten gains (tithing)? Glad that I am not worthy to pay tithing to this cult!

[@bradjames891]

*self-aggrandizement.