“The Lord has made available in our day remarkable resources that enable you to learn about and love this work that is sparked by the Spirit of ElijahIt is no coincidence that FamilySearch and other tools have come forth at a time when young people are so familiar with a wide range of information and communication technologies. Your fingers have been trained to text and tweet to accelerate and advance the work of the Lord-not just to communicate quickly with your friends. The skills and aptitude evident among many young people today are a preparation to contribute to the work of salvation.” PeopleHas BeensMadeTodayYoungSpiritLordTechnologyInformationCommunicationSkillsResourcesToolsAnd LoveSalvationFingersCommunicateAvailableWideFamiliarPreparationRangeRemarkableCoincidenceEvidentTweetAccelerateAptitudeCommunication TechnologyInformation And Communication Author:David A. Bednar
“Preach My Gospel missionaries act in faith and are guided by the Spirit to help investigators learn truth. Please always remember Him, be worthy to represent Him, treasure up His word, allow the Holy Ghost to witness all truth, and observe, listen, and discern as you testify of Jesus Christ to honest seekers of truth.” HelpingRememberSpiritJesusChristHonestHolyPleaseJesus ChristWorthyTreasureGhostWitnessSeekersHoly GhostInvestigators Author:David A. Bednar
“Becoming people of integrity and honesty does not occur quickly or all at once, nor is it merely a matter of greater personal discipline. It is a change of disposition, a change of heart. And this gradual change of heart is one that the Lord accomplishes within us, through the power of His Spirit, in a line-upon-line fashion.” PeopleHeartDoeMatterSpiritLinesLordGreaterFashionHonestyBecomingDisciplineIntegrityAccomplishDispositionHonesty And IntegrityChange Of HeartGradual Change Author:David A. Bednar
“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.” FeelsSpiritInfluenceHolyGainsGhostIntensityHoly Ghost Author:David A. Bednar
“The spirit of revelation is available to every person who receives by proper priesthood authority the saving ordinances of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins and the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost - and who is acting in faith to fulfill the priesthood injunction to 'receive the Holy Ghost.'” PersonsHandsSpiritSinActingHolyAuthorityAvailableGhostSavingRevelationsHoly GhostBaptismPriesthoodOrdinancesImmersionRemission Author:David A. Bednar
“Purifying and sealing by the Holy Spirit of Promise constitute the culminating steps in the process of being born again.” SpiritProcessBornStepsHolyPromiseGhostHoly SpiritHoly GhostBorn AgainPurifying Author:David A. Bednar
“The standard is clear. If something we think, see, hear, or do distances us from the Holy Ghost, then we should stop thinking, seeing, hearing, or doing that thing... Because we estrange the Spirit of the Lord when we engage in activities we know we should shun, then such things definitely are not for us.” IfsThinkingKnowsShouldSpiritLordClearSeeingHolyActivityStandardsDistanceHearingGhostHoly Ghost Author:David A. Bednar
“Sincere desire and worthiness invite the spirit of revelation into our lives.” SpiritDesireOur LivesRevelationsSincereInvitesWorthiness Author:David A. Bednar
“The issue is not going to church; rather, the issue is worshipping and renewing covenants as we attend church. The issue is not going to or through the temple; rather, the issue is having in our hearts the spirit, the covenants, and the ordinances of the Lord's house. The issue is not going on a mission; rather, the issue is becoming a missionary and serving throughout our entire life with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength.” MindHeartMightSpiritHouseChurchLordIssuesBecomingMissionsTemplesServingMissionaryCovenantOrdinancesGoing To Church Author:David A. Bednar
“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.” WorldPersonsTodayYoungSpiritInfluenceInvolvedHolyProtectGhostTemptationBlessWickednessAdversariesHoly GhostLive For TodayProtect YouElijah Author:David A. Bednar
