David A. Bednar
David A. Bednar
David Allan Bednaris a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. An educator by profession, Bednar was also president of Brigham Young University–Idaho from 1997 to 2004...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth15 June 1952
CountryUnited States of America
David A. Bednar quotes about
spiritual promise identity
Missionary work is a manifestation of our spiritual identity and heritage. We were foreordained in the premortal existence and born into mortality to fulfill the covenant and promise God made to Abraham. We are here upon the earth at this time to magnify the priesthood and to preach the gospel. That is who we are, and that is why we are here - today and always.
needs
We are not, and never need be, alone.
twelve doe answers
Would the Lord send one of the Twelve Apostles halfway around the world to help just one person? The answer is YES. He does it all the time.
law heaven pay
To 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 that by your obedience to this law of the Lord, the windows of heaven will be opened to you. Please do not procrastinate the day of your repentance.
heartfelt ghost companionship
Heartfelt and willing obedience invites the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost.
communication media data
Please be careful of becoming so immersed and engrossed in pixels, texting, ear buds, Twittering, online social networking, and potentially addictive uses of media and the Internet that you fail to recognize the importance of your physical body and miss the richness of person-to-person communication. Beware of the digital displays and data in many forms of computer-mediated interaction that can displace the full range of physical capacity and experience.
spiritual pain son
There is no physical pain, no spiritual wound, no anguish of soul or heartache, no infirmity or weakness you or I ever confront in mortality that the Savior did not experience first. In a moment of weakness we may cry out, 'No one knows what it is like. No one understands.' But the Son of God perfectly knows and understands, for He has felt and borne our individual burdens.
gratitude appreciation prayer
Let me recommend that periodically you and I offer a prayer in which we only give thanks and express gratitude. Ask for nothing; simply let our souls rejoice and strive to communicate appreciation with all the energy of our hearts.
opportunity water baptism
Baptism by water leads to the authorized opportunity for the constant companionship of the third member of the Godhead.
desire spirit sincere
Sincere desire and worthiness invite the spirit of revelation into our lives.
saint atonement infinite
The infinite Atonement is for both the sinner and for the saint in each of us.
spiritual roots trials
Sturdy gospel roots that go deep into rich spiritual soil strengthen and steady us in times of trial and difficulty.
men common ancient
The ancient Apostles were common men, and that was part of their credential.
personal-knowledge facts ghost
Testimony is personal knowledge, based upon the witness of the Holy Ghost, that certain facts of eternal significance are true.