Elder David A. Bednar: ‘Sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise’

Key Points:

• Elder David A. Bednar emphasized the importance of ordinances and covenants, particularly the sealing ordinance, as sacred promises between God and His children that require priesthood authority and faithfulness to receive eternal blessings.
• He explained that the Holy Spirit of Promise ratifies covenants and ordinances, making them binding in heaven and on earth, but noted that during mortality, these seals can be forfeited through unrighteousness.
• The sealing of a man and woman in the temple is described as a crowning ordinance, with faithful spouses remaining worthy to receive promised blessings, while those who violate covenants and do not repent lose the opportunity for the Holy Spirit’s ratification.
• Elder Bednar has served in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles since 2004 and has played significant roles in church education and leadership, including presiding over BYU–Idaho’s creation and dedicating temples.
• Recently, Elder Bednar has spoken on enduring to the end, the power of scripture, and true doctrine, and participated in various church and international events, including dedicating the Cleveland Ohio Temple and addressing conferences in Utah and Abu Dhabi.