Both Quote by David A. Bednar
“The ordinance of confirming a new member of the Church and bestowing the gift of the Holy Ghost is both simple and profound.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2020
Confessing new members and granting the Holy Ghost is both simple and profound.
In simple terms: Simple act of confirming members and giving Holy Ghost is deep.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the depth in simple rites.
Themes
faith
community
spirituality
Mood
reverent
inspirational
Type
religious
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- church membership
- baptism
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
sacrament
gift of the Holy Ghost
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this practice shape personal faith?
- What challenges arise in confirming members?
A Different Perspective
Complex theology may be simplified too much.
![“[God] never will institute an ordinance or give a commandment to His people that is not calculated in its nature to promote that happiness which He has designed, and which will not end in the greatest amount of good and glory to those who become the recipients of His law and ordinances.” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9fd/joseph-smith-jr-1647_commandment_god-never-will-institute-an-ordinance-or_2364955.jpg)
![“As we learn in [the] scriptures, the fundamental purposes for the gift of agency were to love one another and to choose God. Thus we become God's chosen and invite His tender mercies as we use our agency to choose God.” quote by David A. Bednar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/92f/david-a-bednar-2121_agency_as-we-learn-in-the-scriptures-the-fundam_144654.jpg)
