"A Welding Link" by Elder David A. Bednar

In this moving devotional, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explores the profound concept of being a "welding link" in the chain of your generations. Drawing from the teachings of President Gordon B. Hinckley, Elder Bednar emphasizes that our personal righteousness and the decisions we make today resonate across the generations of our families, both past and future. Whether you are a first-generation member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or come from a long line of faithful ancestors, this message provides divine guidance on how to strengthen your family ties through priesthood authority and sacred temple ordinances. Learn how to overcome family challenges, find healing through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and exercise your moral agency to create a fulfilling marriage and an eternal family. It begins with you—discover how you can become the strong link that binds your family together forever. Video Highlights & Keywords: 🔹The Chain of Generations: Elder Bednar explains the imagery of a family chain and the spiritual responsibility to ensure we do not become a weak link in our lineage. 🔹A Welding Link: Discover the scriptural significance of becoming a welding link through the power of the priesthood and vicarious ordinances like baptism for the dead. 🔹Priesthood Authority and Sealing Power: An exploration of how the restoration of sealing authority via Elijah allows families to be bound eternally in the heavens. 🔹The Power of Personal Righteousness: Learn how individual choices and obedience to gospel principles safeguard the family chain and influence posterity for good. 🔹Overcoming Family Challenges: Elder Bednar offers a message of hope and healing through Jesus Christ for those who have experienced dysfunctional or broken family relationships. 🔹First-Generation Pioneers: Encouragement for new converts and first-generation members who are acting as pioneers to establish patterns of righteousness for their future families. 🔹Moral Agency in Marriage: Guidance on using your God-given agency to create a happy, covenant-keeping marriage rather than endlessly searching for a perfect spouse. 🔹Temple Ordinances and Eternal Families: A testimony of how the plan of happiness and sacred temple work enable families to be joined together across all dispensations. "A Welding Link" by Elder David A. Bednar Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles With Sister Susan K. Bednar "An Evening with Elder David A. Bednar" Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults • September 10, 2017 • Apex North Carolina Stake Center #AWeldingLinkElderDavidABednar #ScripturesAndTheProphets #ElderDavidABednar #LDS #Mormon #ChurchOfJesusChristOfLatterDaySaints #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #GeneralConference #JesusChrist #EternalFamilies #Priesthood #SealingPower #GospelTeaching #Christian #Faith #Inspiration #weldinglink #welding #link @ComeUntoChrist @churchofjesuschrist 00:00 - Introduction by Elder David A. Bednar and Susan Bednar 00:26 President Hinckley's Vision: The Chain of Generations 01:32 - President Gordon B. Hinckley’s message on the "Chain of Generations" 04:20 - Admonition: Do not become a weak link 04:59 The Warning: Do Not Become a Weak Link 05:52 - The Call family: An example of a strong multi-generational chain 07:52 - Contrast: The impact of a broken link in family history 08:40 The Impact of Your Decisions Across Generations 09:23 - Testimony: Marriage, family, and the Atoning Sacrifice of Jesus Christ 10:21 Becoming a Welding Link: A Focus on Action 10:41 - The concept of a "Welding Link" (D&C 128:18) 11:57 What is a Welding Link? Priesthood Keys and Sealing Power 12:04 - What is a welding link and how is it forged? 13:42 Safeguarding the Earth: Why the Welding Link Matters 15:20 - Healing from abusive or dysfunctional family relationships 16:24 - "Therefore, What?" Identifying the most important applications 17:20 - Message for first-generation members: You are the pioneers 18:53 Choosing Faith Over Tradition: The Example of Fred Antwi 23:59 Creating an Eternal Family When You Didn’t Come From One 27:15 Overcoming Heartache and Using Your Agency in Marriage 28:15 - Agency: We are agents to act, not objects to be acted upon 28:59 Activating Your Power to Create a Fulfilling Marriage 29:52 - Conclusion: Becoming a welding link in your family chain