David A. BednarOften 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… ▶362DeathPoliticsReading
David A. BednarIt frankly does not make sense to occasionally 'fill up' with water, with long periods of dehydration in between. The same thing is true spiritually. Spiritual thirst is a need fo… ▶373LifeTruth
David A. BednarPurifying and sealing by the Holy Spirit of Promise constitute the culminating steps in the process of being born again.374Truth
David A. BednarIf all opposition were curtailed, if all maladies were removed, then the primary purposes of the Father's plan would be frustrated.341Death
David A. BednarPeople of integrity and honesty not only practice what they preach, they are what they preach.363HumanityTruth
David A. BednarIn the strength of the Lord we can do and endure and overcome all things.342Humor
David A. BednarThe Lord's truth is not altered by fads, trends or public opinion.353Truth
David A. BednarThe tender mercies of the Lord are available to all of us and...the Redeemer of Israel is eager to bestow such gifts upon us.365Reading
David A. BednarWithin the sound of my voice are many young women, young men, and children. I plead with you to be worthy, to be steadfast, and to look forward with great anticipation to the day … ▶332Philosophy
David A. BednarProclaiming the gospel is not an activity in which we periodically and temporarily engage.311Reading
David A. BednarAn Apostle is a missionary, bearing testimony of the reality and divinity of Jesus Christ in all the world.355Truth
David A. BednarA spiritual 'spurter' is one who is given to short bursts of spectacular effort followed by frequent and lengthy periods of rest.311Humor
David A. BednarDevoted disciples of Jesus Christ always have been and always will be valiant missionaries. A missionary is a follower of Christ who testifies of Him as the Redeemer and proclaims… ▶335Truth
David A. BednarRepentance is the sweet fruit that comes from faith in the Savior and involves turning toward God and away from sin.368Hope
David A. BednarI now extend to you the invitation to help transform the trickle into a flood….I exhort you to sweep the earth with messages filled with righteousness and truth—messages that are … ▶379Truth
David A. BednarSpiritual illumination and perspective are poured out through the windows of heaven and into our lives as we honor the law of tithing.3710Politics
David A. BednarTo those of you who pay your tithing, I commend you. To those of you who presently are not obeying the law of tithing, I invite you to consider your ways and repent. I testify tha… ▶358DeathPoliticsReflection
David A. BednarThe power of procreation is spiritually significant. Misuse of this power subverts the purposes of the Father's plan and of our mortal existence. Our Heavenly Father and His Belov… ▶271DeathLifeLove
David A. BednarOrdinary men are given the authority of the priesthood. Worthiness and willingness - not experience, expertise, or education - are the qualifications for priesthood ordination.359Life
David A. BednarDisciples who are steadfast and immovable do not become fanatics or extremists, are not overzealous, and are not preoccupied with misguided gospel hobbies.282Sadness
David A. BednarChrist lives and will cleanse, heal, guide, protect and strengthen us.337Humanity
David A. BednarFor many of us, conversion is an ongoing process and not a onetime event that results from a powerful or dramatic experience. Line upon line and precept upon precept, gradually an… ▶337LifePoliticsThought
David A. BednarThe ancient Apostles were common men, and that was part of their credential.316Politics
David A. BednarWhat we know is not always reflected in what we do.316Reflection
David A. BednarWhen we are baptized and confirmed, the promised blessing is that we may always have the Holy Ghost to be with us. If you are consistently good, you will have the companionship of… ▶328Time
David A. BednarSometimes we may ask God for success, and He gives us physical and mental stamina. We might plead for prosperity, and we receive enlarged perspective and increased patience, or we… ▶295Time
David A. BednarParents should be vigilant and spiritually attentive to spontaneously occurring opportunities to bear testimony to their children. Such occasions need not be programmed, scheduled… ▶262Truth
David A. BednarOne of my favorite activities as a priesthood leader is visiting members of the Church in their homes. I especially enjoy calling upon and talking with members who commonly are de… ▶3410Humor
David A. BednarEvery sincere prayer is heard and answered by our Heavenly Father, but the answers we receive may not be what we expect or come to us when we want or in the way we anticipate.3410Philosophy
David A. BednarBe careful to not haul around in our lives so many nice but unnecessary things that we are distracted and diverted from the things that truly matter most.285Reading
