The summary of ‘David A. Bednar | Is it the Holy Ghost or Me?’

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This video shares personal experiences and lessons from Elder Bednar, Elder Packer, and other speakers about recognizing and following spiritual promptings. Key themes include the importance of faith, obedience, trust in the Lord, and acting on promptings without over-analyzing. The interconnectedness of experiences guided by the Spirit is emphasized. Stories illustrate the impact of following promptings, prioritizing personal commitments, and the subtlety of spiritual experiences. The importance of engaging with scriptures actively, temple ordinances, selfless service, and consecration are also highlighted. Attendees are encouraged to trust the guidance of the Holy Ghost, move forward with faith, and fulfill their covenants.

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In this segment of the video, Elder Bednar addresses a common question about how to distinguish between one’s own thoughts and the promptings of the Holy Ghost. He emphasizes the importance of faith, obedience, and trusting in the Lord. Elder Bednar shares three personal experiences from different stages of his life, highlighting the consistency in how he learned to recognize the influence of the Holy Ghost. He recounts a specific event involving Elder Boyd K. Packer during a regional conference, where his past encounter as a missionary was unexpectedly remembered, illustrating the interconnectedness of experiences guided by the Spirit. Elder Bednar’s message ultimately encourages viewers to trust in the Lord and not over-analyze, as faithful actions will lead them to where they need to be.

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In this segment of the video, Elder Bednar recounts a story involving Elder Packer’s encounter with East German guards during a train journey. Elder Packer, unable to communicate with the guards, used 20 marks given by Elder Bednar for a “righteous exchange” to resolve a passport issue for his wife, allowing them to pass through eastern Germany. Later, it was revealed that the East German government was detaining individuals with similar passport issues. This incident highlighted the seriousness of the situation and Elder Packer’s resolution.

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In this part of the video, Elder Packer tells a story about receiving a 20-mark note from a missionary years ago, highlighting the importance of following spiritual impressions without always recognizing them in the moment. He emphasizes that most spiritual guidance comes while faithfully keeping covenants and commandments, rather than waiting for direct revelations. Elder Packer later shared this story with the Quorum of the Twelve, including the new member, and President Hinckley humorously asked if the missionary had paid back the 20 marks, illustrating the ongoing impact of acting on spiritual promptings.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker shares two significant personal experiences. The first involves a lesson learned about receiving promptings from the Holy Ghost. The second recounts a dilemma faced as a stake president where the speaker prioritized attending his son’s basketball game over a stake priesthood leadership meeting, demonstrating a willingness to act on personal priorities and balance responsibilities. The speaker’s decision to leave the meeting temporarily and share a meaningful experience with another individual highlights the importance of balancing personal and professional commitments.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker recounts a personal story where he had a conflicting choice between attending a ball game with his son or fulfilling his duty elsewhere. Later, the speaker receives a call about a tragic accident involving the son of an acquaintance. The son passed away due to internal bleeding after an accident with a metal Maul. The elder’s quorum president, who lost his son, expressed gratitude for attending the ball game as it was the only chance he had to see his son play. The speaker emphasizes the importance of not waiting for dramatic messages but instead, to press forward with faith and continue progressing incrementally towards Christlike behavior. He stresses that spiritual experiences can be sweet, soft, and subtle rather than always dramatic.

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In this part of the video, the speaker encourages the audience to actively engage with the scriptures rather than passively reading them. He mentions the importance of the story of Nephi obtaining the plates of brass in the Book of Mormon and challenges the audience to revisit and study it. The speaker then shares anecdotes about Elder Oaks telling jokes and recalls a humorous story involving a man saved by his pocket-sized Book of Mormon. Lastly, the speaker discusses how he was prompted to change his prepared talk for a General Conference, emphasizing the importance of following spiritual promptings.

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In this part of the video, Elder Stevenson spoke about selfless service, covenants of sacrifice, and consecration. Elder Oaks emphasized the importance of temple ordinances and covenants in protecting individuals. The significance of the temple in the home was also highlighted. President Monson concluded the session by urging attendees to visit the temple and apply what they had learned. It was emphasized that guidance from the Holy Ghost should be trusted and individuals should focus on moving forward with faith and fulfilling their covenants. The importance of feeling the truth of teachings and the role of the Holy Ghost in guiding actions were underscored.

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