Adversaries Quote by David A. Bednar
“Satan does not have a body, and his eternal progress has been halted. Just as water flowing in a riverbed is stopped by a dam, so the adversary's eternal progress is thwarted because he does not have a physical body.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: 2010 General Conference address by David A. Bednar, LDS Church
The adversary lacks a physical form, halting his eternal progress like a dam stopping water.
In simple terms: Satan has no body, so his progress is stopped.
Key Takeaway
Understand spiritual limits of evil.
Themes
spirituality
evil
limitations
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual study
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
metaphor
eternity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “dam” symbolize for you?
- Can evil be fully halted?
A Different Perspective
Physical metaphors may oversimplify complex theological concepts.
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