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
jesus simple boston
The basic principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ are simple, and they are universal. Faith in the Savior is the same in Boston as it is in Accra.
book heart pathways
The Book of Mormon is our handbook of instructions as we travel the pathway from bad to good to better and strive to have our hearts changed.
spiritual ghost revelations
The knowledge and spiritual conviction we receive from the Holy Ghost are the result of revelation.
thinking becoming lord
The Lord knows who we really are, what we really think, what we really do, and who we really are becoming.
unique men perspective
By divine design, men and women are intended to progress together toward perfection and a fulness of glory. Because of their distinctive temperaments and capacities, males and females each bring to a marriage relationship unique perspectives and experiences.
hobbies misguided steadfast
Disciples who are steadfast and immovable do not become fanatics or extremists, are not overzealous, and are not preoccupied with misguided gospel hobbies.
proclaiming proclaiming-the-gospel activity
Proclaiming the gospel is not an activity in which we periodically and temporarily engage.
meaningful gratitude prayer
Prayer becomes more meaningful as we counsel with the Lord in all of our doings, as we express heartfelt gratitude, and as we pray for others.
heart hands desire
Our sincere desire should be to have both clean hands and a pure heart - both a remission of sins from day to day and to walk guiltless before God.
dark light rooms
A light turned on in a dark room is like receiving a message from God quickly, completely, and all at once.
spiritual effort given
A spiritual 'spurter' is one who is given to short bursts of spectacular effort followed by frequent and lengthy periods of rest.
jesus reality missionary
An Apostle is a missionary, bearing testimony of the reality and divinity of Jesus Christ in all the world.
gains spirit ghost
As we gain experience with the Holy Ghost, we learn that the intensity with which we feel the Spirit's influence is not always the same.
honesty commitment persistence
Asking in faith requires honesty, effort, commitment, and persistence.