Things As They Really Are | David A. Bednar | 2009

Elder Bednar warns against the potentially stifling, suffocating, suppressing, and constraining impact of some kinds of cyberspace interactions and experiences upon our souls. When we distance ourselves from relationships, covenants, and the physical body in an online virtual reality, we lose sight of things as they really are.
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David A. Bednar was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when this CES fireside address was delivered on 3 May 2009.
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  • @tedmunford2234
    @tedmunford2234 Жыл бұрын

    Listening to this in 2023. Could this man be any more prophetic? What a message. I can't believe it was given 10 years ago.

  • @heartbea8101

    @heartbea8101

    Жыл бұрын

    Totally agree!

  • @benjaminschmidt8570

    @benjaminschmidt8570

    Жыл бұрын

    14 years ago! And here we are, at the dawn (supposedly) of the metaverse....

  • @IsabellaFerreira-mg7jv

    @IsabellaFerreira-mg7jv

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here!

  • @Greenpoptartover9000

    @Greenpoptartover9000

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s what I’m saying! I love it!

  • @CelticValkryer

    @CelticValkryer

    10 ай бұрын

    This is so true ❤ I will always treasure this talk for my life even though I was 3 when it was given

  • @AnitaThompson-kc5wt
    @AnitaThompson-kc5wt3 ай бұрын

    Amen, everything he said is true,I enjoy listening to him what a man of god, as I am soon becoming a member of church of the Latter Day saints my days have been reading and gospil library to these videos Thank you Elder Bedner, your a Blessing to us

  • @laurenloertscher1319
    @laurenloertscher1319 Жыл бұрын

    Listened to this a few months ago, but listening again it hits just as hard at different parts. This man is a servent of God, people. He speaks truth.

  • @leswalker2639
    @leswalker26392 жыл бұрын

    Could you imagine if everyone had a free psychiatrist and counseling session like we have. Other people have to pay big dollars for this type of counseling. What a excellent talk. We Call our counselors Apostles and Prophets

  • @noskalborg723

    @noskalborg723

    Жыл бұрын

    We impart the word without money and without price. And oh how sweet it is.

  • @brianbeaubien7371

    @brianbeaubien7371

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @irinas3513

    @irinas3513

    Жыл бұрын

    That's so incredibly wrong. No one can replace a counselor, let alone a psychiatrist. Apostles and Prophets are the spiritual leaders in this Church, they are not doctors and can not replace the medical help of qualified professionals.

  • @MindSlide2012

    @MindSlide2012

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree to an extent. Life altering bodily disabilities is traumatic. That takes therapy

  • @johnhumble4240

    @johnhumble4240

    Жыл бұрын

    💯 correct I’ve been thinking the same thing for about 20 years And I love it and I need it !!! Ty for mentioning that It shows how much human beings intrinsically share this spiritual journey in a physically body 😊

  • @nuthintoprove
    @nuthintoprove Жыл бұрын

    classic example of the need for Apostles of Jesus Christ, proclaiming a warning of tough times to come and the antidote. Every word was and came to be true and is even more critical today.

  • @natandjoec
    @natandjoec2 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite apostles. I had the opportunity of meeting him a few times during my time at BYUI when he was the president there. While listening to a routine Tuesday devotional, where he happened to be the speaker that day, I distinctly received the impression that he would be an apostle one day. Within the year he had retired from president of byui and was called to be an apostle.

  • @AngelicHelper

    @AngelicHelper

    2 жыл бұрын

    He was my 15th and he went to number 1 after seeing his QnA

  • @LisaPFrampton

    @LisaPFrampton

    Жыл бұрын

    What an incredible testimony!!

  • @janwolf843

    @janwolf843

    10 ай бұрын

    We also were able to listen to a talk of his when our daughter attended BYU-I. My husband and I both strongly felt he would become an apostle one day. Like you, about six months later, he was called to be an apostle. What a fine man he is.

  • @noskalborg723
    @noskalborg723 Жыл бұрын

    People need to heed this message more these days.

  • @kasondow
    @kasondow Жыл бұрын

    “The body and spirit constitute our reality and identity. When body and spirit are inseparably connected, we can receive a fullness of joy. When they are separated, we cannot receive a fullness of joy.” WOW. I never understood exactly why Satan has put so much emphasis on attacking “gender identity” and leading people to mutilating their bodies through gender transformation until I heard this

  • @TheSteakshake
    @TheSteakshake2 жыл бұрын

    Revelation is real. Elder Bednar's revelatory words are more relevant today than when they were given in 2012. How many more are still lost in the virtual world today after the lockdowns, and how many more will be lost to the even higher fidelity brought by Meta? Very inspiring message.

  • @leswalker2639

    @leswalker2639

    2 жыл бұрын

    Elder Bednar brings out that very issue why many people fall through the sifter. I see several issues in my life I have to correct. What a powerful talk.

  • @kevincantrell8109

    @kevincantrell8109

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen, Good insights. Hugs and prayers 🙏

  • @brucerossel5716

    @brucerossel5716

    Жыл бұрын

    Even more relevant today than in 2012. A modern classic discourse.

  • @LisaPFrampton

    @LisaPFrampton

    Жыл бұрын

    This was given in 2009!!!! It's crazy how long ago, yet how recent it feels.

  • @GIJoe-wu6bo

    @GIJoe-wu6bo

    Жыл бұрын

    No expiration date for truth from god.

  • @danielroque657
    @danielroque6572 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Elder Bednar! I could see read and listen again this beautiful message. Sometimes I speak with some about what I learned. Greetings from Tablada de Lurin, Lima, Perú

  • @Jessica-px4gz
    @Jessica-px4gz4 жыл бұрын

    What powerful insights this Apostle of God has shared with us!!!

  • @Hatchumosc1
    @Hatchumosc1 Жыл бұрын

    I think this applies to more than just technology and cyberspace. I think even just reading the wrong kind of books in the wrong kind of mindset or letting our fantasies get to us in any manner is also very applicable.

  • @edwineffiong9690
    @edwineffiong9690 Жыл бұрын

    How grateful I am to have talks like this in KZread! Our bodies is a gift that allows us make the most of mortality.

  • @byuspeeches

    @byuspeeches

    Жыл бұрын

    Totally; our bodies are gifts from God! Thanks for watching!

  • @mcswizz9609
    @mcswizz96094 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this talk touched so personally to me. And made so clear, small and large, changes I think my internal self has been nudging at me to make for a while.

  • @sophiat2058
    @sophiat20583 жыл бұрын

    Such an amazing and relevant talk for this day

  • @nancykasaya2713
    @nancykasaya2713 Жыл бұрын

    This looks like a message given today despite the fact that it was given 10yrs ago.Very educative

  • @EricLovesCHRIST
    @EricLovesCHRIST3 жыл бұрын

    Ironically I watched this virtually

  • @piqey

    @piqey

    3 ай бұрын

    Thankfully, as mentioned in the speech, there must be opposition in all things (positive uses of technology and negative uses of technology)

  • @chloeprit
    @chloeprit Жыл бұрын

    What he mentioned about technology in this talk came true. When I was growing up, I enjoyed making relationships in the real world. I felt the joy of talking to people the same age as me and with others too, until I discovered virtual reality. As I grew a bit older, I've noticed that the more I socialise virutally/play games or spend more time in cyberspace for hours on end, the more I just ignore the real world completely. I'm now 18 and I lost the feeling of making friends as I did back then. I'm now finding it hard to socialise with others because my mind has focused too much in the virtual world.

  • @sheralynmadsen9975

    @sheralynmadsen9975

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank for sharing your story

  • @LisaPFrampton

    @LisaPFrampton

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so sorry to hear how this has played out for you. What a testimony you share with personal experience! I pray you consider serving a full-time mission soon, if you aren't already. It's the best way to bring you back into the real world, meet and make lasting friendships, or at the least help you relearn and re-experiance learning how to and gaining lasting friendships.

  • @chloeprit

    @chloeprit

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LisaPFrampton im actually in that deciding stage now. im excited to serve for 18 months. :D

  • @chloeprit

    @chloeprit

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sheralynmadsen9975 no problem at all. :)

  • @pamweinberg1212
    @pamweinberg12123 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @carlitopablero988
    @carlitopablero988 Жыл бұрын

    So very peaceful when we align God's plan

  • @novawarren5089
    @novawarren5089 Жыл бұрын

    He reminds me of some body in my family and I love them very much. So, happy for each video I get to see of his, Apostle David Bendar💙💛❤️📖🙏

  • @EricLovesCHRIST
    @EricLovesCHRIST3 жыл бұрын

    Got to see Bednar cry finally. What a great guy

  • @leswalker2639

    @leswalker2639

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bursting out crying is different then getting choked up when the spirit touches your heart. When you speak and the spirit touches your heart, this is the greatest teaching moment because it touches the heart of those who heirs these great words, that will pierce the heart with power, joy and Truth all at the same time. Now once you have felt truth you can never deny it.

  • @rhajjjify

    @rhajjjify

    Жыл бұрын

    Elder Bednar

  • @timothyhudson7999
    @timothyhudson7999 Жыл бұрын

    I am sincerely grateful for this technology which provides me with a virtual opportunity to listen to a fireside that I never would have otherwise been able to be a part of.

  • @karleenlamborn987
    @karleenlamborn987 Жыл бұрын

    Love Bro Bednar!!!

  • @jc-oe5jx

    @jc-oe5jx

    Жыл бұрын

    He is an apostle of the Lord ok

  • @firstamerican2
    @firstamerican2 Жыл бұрын

    When we speak and listen by the spirit we receive guidance and counseling as to the here and now And as to things to come.

  • @albertoreubenreyes
    @albertoreubenreyes3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this timely message!

  • @CelticValkryer
    @CelticValkryer10 ай бұрын

    When I’m old enough to go to BYU I’ll be able to go with my best friend ❤ this message will help me a lot because even though I’m not on my phone a lot it will help me to continue to not be addicted to it ❤

  • @stephanielow8292
    @stephanielow8292 Жыл бұрын

    Prophets, seers and revelatory are a gift from God.

  • @ytsur549
    @ytsur549 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing talk from one of my favorite apostles.

  • @logantronsen
    @logantronsen2 ай бұрын

    Listening to this in 2024, seeing how all this applies to the AI revolution.

  • @amandadangerfieldpiano
    @amandadangerfieldpiano Жыл бұрын

    30:53 "For your happiness and protection, I invite you to study more diligently..."

  • @carrievigil3023
    @carrievigil30233 жыл бұрын

    I am glad to hear these gospel, information, I feel inspired, to let my family know, I ask Jesus Christ for repentance, daily, because I almost gave up, due, to husband leaving , drinking to find out why he found others more, we was married in temple, , almost, would have been me, , thank you,

  • @lindamoses3697

    @lindamoses3697

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bless your heart. I had to divorce a husband and it was so difficult but the Lord blessed us though at the time I could not see it because the pain was so great.

  • @leswalker2639

    @leswalker2639

    2 жыл бұрын

    When our marriage is falling apart, so many decisions can creep in. Staying focused on the gospel principles will help tremendously. Stay away from Blaine. This is the time we seem to always look back on this journey of marriage after it has become a problem. How many red flags we ignored and didn't see because of our blindness. It takes both parties to recognize these red flags and be willing to pray for guidance and correct them before it's too late. Number 1 stay away from judging. First comes disappointment of your spouse and then anger, then hatred. Number 2 repentance is the key to happiness. Repentance will open up a new opportunity for you to be strengthened by the mighty hand of the Lord. Just be careful, when you speak to people, use your words carefully, so you do not cause someone else to judge and condemn your spouse and that goes for the children also. You don't want someone to have to repent for the words you have spoken and anger . When advice is given , do it with a prayer and discernment . Staying close to the Lord and listening to Elder Bednar speak, it sure helps. A word of caution, when you come to the point of being overwhelmed, and you will. Most importantly this is the time you consume yourself in Humble prayer. We seem to think we can do it all ourselves, don't lie to yourself. Call up pond your gracious Heavenly Father for help. You have done everything in your power to make things right and I cannot do it anymore. I need your gracious hand to take this load from me, I can't do it anymore. Please take this load, for my Lord said, his yoke is easy. I am willing to hand everything over to you, just lead and guide me with your wisdom. And whatever else you want to say, in the name of Jesus Christ. Knowing in your heart, it will now all be taken care of with no doubt. I have a testimony of this I speak about. Be grateful you have this learning experience. Keep a prayer in your heart at all times during the day. Like the Lord said, love one another as I have loved you! Thank you for sharing.

  • @leonardreynolds2268
    @leonardreynolds226811 ай бұрын

    I have shared this many times and loved this talk!

  • @novawarren5089
    @novawarren5089 Жыл бұрын

    I love all of the Apostles current and past, just want to understand and grow rich with each one of them, this is New Year's Eve and see my fun, I go back and watch the Apostles and learn Prophets and as many as possible Love them all Maybe we can get to be like "Little Children', just as Jesus said"

  • @coreycheng9926
    @coreycheng99262 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @ChaplinHawkeye
    @ChaplinHawkeye2 жыл бұрын

    I have not become trapped by what he shared here but it IS frightening what can happen to people as they seek to escape life. Some things that are difficult to undergo can to be faced and dealt with rather than trying to run away from by the media, pleasure and drugs, etc. I'd rather know what is happening than be deceived and led down a garden path. Reality can be dealt with, even if slowly. Deception does not get any better!

  • @leswalker2639

    @leswalker2639

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is great to have the leadership inspiring us to hang onto the rod everyday, even in desperate things of the world always trying to intertwined with our everyday activity.

  • @pintopeterh7193

    @pintopeterh7193

    Жыл бұрын

    All i have to do is to b me

  • @GIJoe-wu6bo
    @GIJoe-wu6bo Жыл бұрын

    God's truth has no expiration date.

  • @chadluke5454
    @chadluke5454 Жыл бұрын

    I can affirm that lucifer hates families and individuals; that means that he hates YOU. And, he will do everything that he can to desecrate that which is sacred. He delights in and glories in that which is FILTHY and IMPURE.

  • @LynetteBRobinson
    @LynetteBRobinson Жыл бұрын

    Elder Oaks called tattooing and excessive piercing as “pagan practices.” Many people see nothing wrong with it but although I try to see past them to the person, The Spirit testifies loudly. This is the same as when I witness any act or idea that is against God’s laws. I am so grateful for those who aren’t afraid to stand for truth. Bless you, dear brother Bednar.

  • @jc-oe5jx

    @jc-oe5jx

    Жыл бұрын

    Listen ok your body is a temple ok

  • @skyhiker9669
    @skyhiker96694 жыл бұрын

    “Turn away immediately.”

  • @AlejandroMadrid-tn1gp
    @AlejandroMadrid-tn1gp7 ай бұрын

    I think he is prophesying about the dangers now as well as in the coming AI revolution.

  • @OneDayAtATime365
    @OneDayAtATime3659 ай бұрын

    🔥

  • @ildenete3235
    @ildenete3235 Жыл бұрын

    As escolhas levam para diferentes impressões. A impressão desconfortável agora, acordando, de descendo, como descendo alguns degraus, parece perturbador para você? Não há quem possa compreender essas diferenças e saber mais do que ontem sobre Cristo? Se sentir culpado ou inocente não importa e sim como se sente essas impressões as quais, são muito mais fortes do que qualquer julgamento da ignorância dos homens mortais e o amor que Deus senti por eles é infinitamente maior e mais forte. Veja, não pode ver aqui, meu cachorro adentrou na sala, veio até a mim de cabeça e rabo abaixados, como os cachorros fazem pedindo atenção e as mesmas coisas de ontem. Não se lembra mais? Se esqueci nessa vida? E o descanso onde está? Não há o descanso ? Ah! Senhor volte! Faça nos viver uma nova vida! Como um dia sem fim. Tu que cumpres as Tuas promessas e vê Senhor dos Reis! O Senhor que cumpre as promessas! diante dos olhos, e vive humildimente e teme somente a Ti, súplica Te.

  • @tylerchristensen1484
    @tylerchristensen1484 Жыл бұрын

    It’s rather ironic that I was listening to this while playing a video game.

  • @user-ec6vf7zq9j

    @user-ec6vf7zq9j

    2 ай бұрын

    same! I wanted to know where to draw the line for the games I'll let my future-children play

  • @keleniengaluafe2600
    @keleniengaluafe2600 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @debradalton5755
    @debradalton5755 Жыл бұрын

    18:12 - warning

  • @ira_zhena
    @ira_zhena Жыл бұрын

    23:30

  • @zissler1
    @zissler14 жыл бұрын

    Kim b Clark sounds a lot more high pitched

  • @angelalewis3645
    @angelalewis3645 Жыл бұрын

    This

  • @EricLovesCHRIST
    @EricLovesCHRIST3 жыл бұрын

    No teleprompter here right?

  • @EricLovesCHRIST

    @EricLovesCHRIST

    3 жыл бұрын

    wow

  • @EricLovesCHRIST

    @EricLovesCHRIST

    3 жыл бұрын

    its memorized talks

  • @ira_zhena
    @ira_zhena Жыл бұрын

    19:10