by Spencer Charles | Apr 26, 2023 | -Spencer, David A. Bednar, Faith, Jesus Christ, Keep the Commandments, Kingdom of God, Latter Day Help
“An individual may even accept the invitation and sit down at the feast—yet not be chosen to partake because he or she does not have the appropriate wedding garment of converting faith in the Lord Jesus and His divine grace. Thus, we have both God’s call and our...
by Spencer Charles | Apr 21, 2023 | -Spencer, David A. Bednar, Keep the Commandments, Latter Day Help, Obedience
“The king’s judgment of the man is not based primarily upon the lack of a wedding garment—but that “he was, in fact, determined not to wear one. The man … desired the honor of attending the wedding feast, but … did not want to follow the custom of the king. He wanted...
by Spencer Charles | Apr 18, 2023 | -Spencer, David A. Bednar, Keep the Commandments, Latter Day Help, Sins
“A Christian author, John O. Reid, noted that the man’s refusal to wear the wedding garment exemplified blatant “disrespect for both the king and his son.” He did not simply lack a wedding garment; rather, he chose not to wear one. He rebelliously refused to...
by Spencer Charles | Apr 17, 2023 | -Spencer, Child of God, David A. Bednar, Latter Day Help, Temple
“Such wedding garments were simple, nondescript robes that all attendees wore. In this way, rank and station were eliminated, and everyone at the feast could mingle as equals.” — David A. Bednar The wedding garment Elder Bednar is talking about is simular to temple...
by Spencer Charles | Apr 13, 2023 | -Spencer, David A. Bednar, Jesus Christ, Latter Day Help, Savior, Teaching
“Parables are a defining feature of the Lord Jesus Christ’s masterful approach to teaching. Simply defined, the Savior’s parables are stories used to compare spiritual truths with material things and mortal experiences.” — David A. Bednar Jesus Christ taught through...
by Todd Bruce | Apr 4, 2023 | -Todd Bruce, Covenants, David A. Bednar, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Keep the Commandments, Savior
“The Savior’s promise to His followers is twofold: if we abide in Him, He will abide in us.” — David A. Bednar If you are firmly on Jesus’ side of the fence, you’ll be in a position for Him to support, defend, and succor you. Keep the commandments and your covenants...
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