So 19,000+ singing “We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet.” Or. Nelson grandson-in-law gives opening prayer. #BYUDevo #byuidaho #ldsbc #latterdaysaints @DeseretNews pic.twitter.com/N8CKBFaFSn
— Tad Walch (@Tad_Walch) September 17, 2019
"There is no group we would rather be with today, than you," President Nelson tells capacity crowd at the Marriott Center. He says he will share 5 truths with them. #byudevo
— KSL NewsRadio (@kslnewsradio) September 17, 2019
“I wish to discuss five truths that I feel impressed to share with you.”
Truth 1: “You are sons and daughters of God.” — President @NelsonRussellM #BYUDevo
— BYU (@BYU) September 17, 2019
Truth 2: Truth is truth. Some things are simply true, and the arbiter of truth is God, not Google or your social media feed. #BYUdevo
— Jeff McClellan (@jeffmcclellan) September 17, 2019
"Many now claim that truth is relative and that there is no such thing as divine law or a divine plan. Such a claim is simply not true. There is a difference between right and wrong." #BYUDevo #byuidaho #ldsbc #latterdaysaints @DeseretNews
— Tad Walch (@Tad_Walch) September 17, 2019
Truth #3. God loves every one of us with perfect love. More than anything our Father wants his children to choose to return home to him. Everything is motivated by his yearning desire. #PresNelson #BYUDevo
— LDS Daily (@MyLDSDaily) September 17, 2019
The godly power available to all of us can heal us, strengthen us, cleanse us from sin, and magnify us to do things we couldn't do alone. #byudevo
— BYU Speeches (@BYUSpeeches) September 17, 2019
"Because the Father and the Son love us with infinite, perfect love, and because They know we cannot see everything They see, They have given us laws that will guide and protect us." #BYUDevo #byuidaho #ldsbc #latterdaysaints @DeseretNews
— Tad Walch (@Tad_Walch) September 17, 2019
Because of the Atonement, the Savior has the power to heal us, strengthen us, cleanse us from Sin, and to magnify our efforts. @NelsonRussellM at the #BYUDevo at https://t.co/TjYaFCoeRn pic.twitter.com/vMbh9Xu8Hy
— Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ (@LDSPrinciples) September 17, 2019
"Our children did not always like or understand the rules, but because we loved them, we were willing to do all we could to guide and protect them. As much as I love my children, I can only imagine how much God loves each of us, because His love for us is infinite." #BYUDevo
— Tad Walch (@Tad_Walch) September 17, 2019
@NelsonRussellM #BYUDevo pic.twitter.com/jExvcnXm3N
— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) September 17, 2019
Members of the BMC staff are listening to @NelsonRussellM at this week's #BYUDevo while they plug away at their usual office duties. So exciting to hear from our beloved prophet! pic.twitter.com/1kS27WKGN6
— Book of Mormon Central (@bofmcentral) September 17, 2019
"My dear brothers and sisters, divine laws are God’s gifts to His children." – Pres. @NelsonRussellM #byudevo pic.twitter.com/85HsmPMQx6
— BYU (@BYU) September 17, 2019
Truth #4: Jesus Christ, whose church this is, appoints Prophets and Apostles to lead His Church and provide revelation through them. #BYUDevo #presidentnelson
— Allen Blodgett (@allenjblodgett) September 17, 2019
God cares deeply about those who have strayed from the covenant path, especially when they believe there is no way back. There is always a way back! It's through the Savior, Jesus Christ #byudevo
— BYU Speeches (@BYUSpeeches) September 17, 2019
You have not committed any sin so serious that you are beyond the reach of the Savior's love and atoning grace. #byudevo
— BYU Magazine (@byumagazine) September 17, 2019
“Our commission as Apostles is to teach nothing but truth. That commission does not give us the authority to modify divine law.”
—President @NelsonRussellM #BYUDevo
— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@Ch_JesusChrist) September 17, 2019
"In the beginning, marriage was ordained by God. And to this day, it is defined by him as being between a man and a woman. God has not changed his definition of marriage. God has also not changed his law of chastity." #byudevo
— KSL NewsRadio (@kslnewsradio) September 17, 2019
"In the beginning, marriage was ordained by God. And to this day it is defined by Him as being between a man and a woman. God has not changed His definition of marriage." #BYUDevo #byuidaho #ldsbc #latterdaysaints @DeseretNews
— Tad Walch (@Tad_Walch) September 17, 2019
"We also want harmony in the home…. We can adjust policy when the Lord directs us to do so… Policy changes will surely continue." #byudevo
— KSL NewsRadio (@kslnewsradio) September 17, 2019
President Nelson now giving background on November 2015 policy on baptism of children of LGBT parents. He said the policy was designed to avoid pitting children and parents against each other. #BYUDevo #byuidaho #ldsbc #latterdaysaints @DeseretNews
— Tad Walch (@Tad_Walch) September 17, 2019
“Because parents are the primary exemplars for their children, we did not want to put young children in the position of having to choose between beliefs and behavior that they learned at home and what they were taught at Church.”
—President @NelsonRussellM #BYUDevo
— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@Ch_JesusChrist) September 17, 2019
“Consider the policy announced in November 2015 related to the advisability of baptism for the children of LGBT parents. Our concern then, and one we discussed at length . . . was to find a way to reduce friction between gay or lesbian parents and their children.” #BYUDevo
— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@Ch_JesusChrist) September 17, 2019
"We knew this policy created concern & confusion for some and heartache for others. That grieved us. Whenever the sons and daughters of God weep—for whatever reasons—we weep. So, our supplications to the Lord continued." #BYUDevo #byuidaho #ldsbc #latterdaysaints @DeseretNews
— Tad Walch (@Tad_Walch) September 17, 2019
"As a result of our continued supplication, we felt impressed to adjust the policy." #byudevo
— KSL NewsRadio (@kslnewsradio) September 17, 2019
This background info on the policy is very much appreciated. Wonderful disclosure from the Prophet. #BYUDevo
— My Saintly Opinion (@SaintlyOpinion) September 17, 2019
"Whenever the sons and daughters of God weep, we weep."
-President Russell M. Nelson#BYUDevo pic.twitter.com/kNKYLPJ8eE
— Maxwell Institute (@BYUMaxwell) September 17, 2019
Both "motivated by love," President @NelsonRussellM says of the church’s 2015 and 2019 policies on the baptisms of children of LGBT parents | By @Tad_Walch#BYUDevo @ChurchNewsroomhttps://t.co/n5EEGe8o7o
— Deseret News (@DeseretNews) September 17, 2019
Truth 5. “You may know for yourself what is true and what is not by learning to discern the whisperings of the Spirit.”
—President @NelsonRussellM #BYUDevo
— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@Ch_JesusChrist) September 17, 2019
"My dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to seek earnestly a confirmation from the spirit that what I have told you is true, and is from the Lord." #byudevo
— KSL NewsRadio (@kslnewsradio) September 17, 2019
NelsonRussellM “Ask your Heavenly Father is we truly are the Lord’s Apostles and prophets. Ask if we have received revelation on this and other matters. Ask if these five truths are—in fact—true.”
—President NelsonRussellM #BYUDevo
— My Soul Delighteth (@mysouldelight) September 17, 2019
Read the full text of President Nelson’s address, “The Love and Laws of God.”
[fbcomments]
BONUS
✪ Want these TOP Latter-day Saint products for FREE? Just click here and they’re all yours > https://www.calledtoshare.com/4Free