When Shall These Things Be? | M. Russell Ballard

Although no one knows the time of the Second Coming, we do know what to expect in these last days - and we have the tools to thrive.
Sections:
Introduction: 0:00
When Shall These Things Be? 4:19
No Man Knows: 6:41
False Prophets: 8:52
Love Waxes Cold: 10:55
Warning Against Pornography: 15:14
Will You Follow? 18:39
Uncomfortable with Obedience: 21:05
Paul's Warning: 23:34
A Global Theatre: 25:05
Missionary Work: 26:45
A Testimony Found: 30:43
Admonition and Promise: 33:26
A Powerful Experience: 37:28
Conclusion: 40:13
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"Now, with the Lord’s help, I would like to speak to you about a subject that is on a lot of people’s minds. My intention is not to alarm or to frighten but to discuss the significant and interesting times in which we are now living, to consider some of the events and circumstances we can anticipate in the future, and to suggest a few things we can all do to fortify ourselves and our families for the challenges and trials that will surely come into all of our lives at one time or another.
Toward the end of the Savior’s ministry, His disciples came to Him with several questions all centered around one key prophetic event: “Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?” (Matthew 24:3).
Two thousand years ago, Christ’s followers were concerned about that. Every generation of believers since then, I think, has been concerned about the last days to one degree or another. So the Lord’s response to His disciples is meaningful to all of us. To the first question-“When shall these things be?”-He said, “Take heed that no man deceive you” (see Matthew 24:3-4). That is very significant.
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. [Matthew 24:5-7]
I want to pause here for a moment and suggest to you, if you haven’t been aware, that some of these things seem to be occurring with ever-increasing regularity. If you measured the natural disasters that have occurred in the world during the last ten years and plotted that year by year, you would see an acceleration.
So can we use this scientific data to extrapolate that the Second Coming is likely to occur during the next few years, or the next decade, or the next century? Not really. I am called as one of the apostles to be a special witness of Christ in these exciting, trying times, and I do not know when He is going to come again. As far as I know, none of my brethren in the Council of the Twelve or even in the First Presidency know.
I believe when the Lord says “no man” knows, it really means that no man knows. You should be extremely wary of anyone who claims to be an exception to divine decree. But while the exact timing of the Second Coming remains in doubt, there is no question that scriptural prophecy relative to that momentous and sacred event is being fulfilled, sometimes in remarkable ways.
My testimony to you is that safety, peace, joy, and security are found only in the life and mission of Jesus Christ, the Son of Almighty God. Bringing people to Him is the sum and substance of our ministry. So we embrace His teachings, we give up all of our sins, we repent, we do all that is in our power to do to come unto Him in a true spirit of discipleship, knowing perfectly well that it is through His grace that we are saved, even after all that we can do. And as we give ourselves to Christ, fully and completely, we find safety, peace, joy, and security in Him.." - Elder Ballard
M. Russell Ballard was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when this devotional address was given at Brigham Young University on 12 March 1996.
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[@anniebananie8100]

It’s now 2022 and this is SO relevant today!

[@novawarren5074]

Yes, Indeed 📖❤️🙏

[@d.beaumont9157]

Listened to this in September 2022, I didn't realise it was from 1996. As relevant today as ever. A Ray of light in a ever darkening world.

[@maryannparker4299]

Never give up on your children, keep them in your prayers always.

[@novawarren5074]

Indeed, prayers always even adult ones, even if they have stopped talking to you for some unknown reason.

[@silverrose7554]

It’s 2021 and this is happening to day . More then ever . To be ready to day line a upon line . For we only have today . Tomorrow never comes .

[@luandersen1535]

Correct!

[@considerthetruth]

So much good in here. Flee those who share mysterious dreams, revelations, interpretations, speculations, NDE's, etc.

[@akwetesackey5273]

So much relevance in 2024. Thank you President Ballard.

[@yellowyosh470]

Love this wonderful speech. 💛 Thank you!

[@VolleyballMama]

Jesus really is our best friend and this is such a good talk. Thank you.

[@lindalarsen1949]

2023 and the tests are still coming!

[@OURDAILYBREATH]

What a great reminders for all of us now and ever

[@besttrick2]

This guy is a powerhouse.

[@ariesone8661]

Is 2022 and this speech is totally for our days, specially the prophetic words of Paul (2 Timothy: 1-4) about the condition, feelings and behavior of society in these the last days on this earth.

[@ninjawitattitude8445]

This is an amazing talk, very encouraging especially to help reset our commitment in following Jesus Christ

[@peggymcconkie7696]

These talks never get out of date. It is so good to hear from our church leaders. Each talk strengthens our faith in these troubling times. Thank you

[@lolalola570]

What a wonderful talk, it has strengthened my faith on my Saviour Jesus Christ and his only true Gospel here on earth .🙏

[@randyfong6312]

Mahalo nui loa ! Words of Wisdom we all need hear frequently

[@CML95018]

I love these old talks by the apostles ❤🙏

[@klehe]

Thank you for posting this. With Seminary, youth classes, Sunday school, and families all using Come Follow Me as their schedule for reading I will be using this video for Section 45. for Seminary this week.

[@perumalmeera]

Great Talk Elder Ballard

[@veronicalozano513]

THANK YOU ‼️

[@doriskalendakadisha7837]

it's a great oportinity to have you in this live

[@davidorcutt9246]

Wow wow… this man is a prophet wow!

[@byuspeeches]

Thanks for your comment, David!

[@Loveoneanother2023]

I have learned that he is right!!! Please listen to him!

[@ildenete3235]

Já começamos a contar o tempo do início e aquela partícula já sabemos? O plano de Deus não se frustra mas os dos homens se frustram. Confio no Pai Celestial e no Espírito do Senhor que guiam com amor.

[@moonface5169]

I feel blessed hearing Elder M.Ballard,that was 9years ago and its 2022 and i feel his presence still just today he is talking to us one of the most important man on earth and what a wonderful message,thank you💖

[@nathanbanks2935]

I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true, and that if we choose to follow God, and prayerfully follow what prophets say, we will have great spiritual strength and protection. We can help Jesus Christ in warming cold hearts in these challenging but wonderful days!

[@jeannineroberton4019]

Beautiful family

[@ronpalmer2u]

Thank You.

[@randycacnio3989]

❤❤❤

[@ildenete3235]

I understood! 💚

[@besttrick2]

This was 1996.... Let that sink in for a moment.

[@chadluke5454]

I personally believe that the Second Coming will not be for many years yet. It is now 2022, and I am 66 years old. I don't believe that I will be alive when it occurs.

[@madvinmryk]

TV can be mind controlling. Literally.

[@chadluke5454]

It is September 2022 now. I am 66 years old. I do not believe that I will be alive when the Second Coming occurs. Just my belief.