A light turned on in a dark room is like receiving a message from God quickly, completely, and all at once.
David A. BednarKnowing that the gospel is true is the essence of a testimony. Consistently being true to the gospel is the essence of conversion.
David A. BednarSpiritual illumination and perspective are poured out through the windows of heaven and into our lives as we honor the law of tithing.
David A. BednarWhen we believe or say we have been offended, we usually mean we feel insulted, mistreated, snubbed, or disrespected. And certainly clumsy, embarrassing, unprincipled, and mean-spirited things do occur in our interactions with other people that would allow us to take offense. However, it ultimately is impossible for another person to offend you or to offend me. Indeed, believing that another person offended us is fundamentally false. To be offended is a choice we make; it is not a condition inflicted or imposed upon us by someone or something else.
David A. Bednar