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“As we learn in [the] scriptures, the fundamental purposes for the gift of agency were to love one another and to choose God. Thus we become God's chosen and invite His tender mercies as we use our agency to choose God.”

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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