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
self people bless
Nothing about the priesthood is self-centered. The priesthood always is used to serve, to bless, and to strengthen other people.
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.
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.
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.
thinking becoming lord
The Lord knows who we really are, what we really think, what we really do, and who we really are becoming.
spiritual ghost revelations
The knowledge and spiritual conviction we receive from the Holy Ghost are the result of revelation.
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.
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.
men common ancient
The ancient Apostles were common men, and that was part of their credential.
spiritual roots trials
Sturdy gospel roots that go deep into rich spiritual soil strengthen and steady us in times of trial and difficulty.
proclaiming proclaiming-the-gospel activity
Proclaiming the gospel is not an activity in which we periodically and temporarily engage.
dark light rooms
A light turned on in a dark room is like receiving a message from God quickly, completely, and all at once.
temptation wickedness world
Very simply, the Spirit of Elijah is the Holy Ghost. The Spirit of Elijah will influence anyone who is involved in this work. That, for a young person in the wickedness in the world in which we live today, is one of the greatest safeguards against the temptations of the adversary. The Spirit of Elijah will not only bless you, it will protect you.
keys consistency acting
Sometimes we overcomplicate living the gospel. Consistency in acting in accordance with the Lord’s will is key.