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“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.”

Quote by David A. Bednar

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David A. Bednar

David A. Bednar, born on June 15, 1952, is an individual whose profession is unknown. His life experience and achievements are limited by available information. more

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