Elder David A. Bednar: Living in Revelation

Published: March 16, 2022, 11:15 a.m.

In April 2011, Elder David A. Bednar made an analogy in general conference of light switches and sunrises to personal revelation and receiving the Lord\u2019s guidance in our lives. This landmark talk inspired Latter-day Saints everywhere in how they seek and recognize Heavenly Father\u2019s presence in their lives. In the years since that address, Elder Bednar has spoken around the world about personal revelation. As he\u2019s done so, he\u2019s heard one question from Church members more than any other: \u201cHow do I know if it\u2019s me or the Spirit?\u201d In this week\u2019s episode, we hear Elder Bednar\u2019s answer to this question and discuss other thoughts related to the principles of revelation.\xa0

\u201cYou don\u2019t have to do it all in one day\u2014a little bit every day with God\u2019s help.\u201d\xa0

Show Notes:\xa0

1:42- Academic Learning Vs. Seeing Things as They Really Are
5:33- When There Are No Words
8:25- Defending Doctrine Vs. Teaching Doctrine
11:54- Agents Who Act
19:12- How Do I Know If It\u2019s Me or the Spirit?
28:48- Daily Improvement
34:14- A Virtuous Cycle
38:34- Sensationalizing Revelation
43:24- Communication in Marriage
50:31- Cherishing Spiritually Sensitive Information
53:01- "Sequence Is Instructive\u201d
56:15- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin.

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