Favorite Conference Quote

Not to have favorites, but I just love Elder Bednar. I always enjoy his talks, and find him to be particularly insightful. He had a quote from General Conference about a year ago that I still think about and remember as profound, and I noticed he used it a couple of times in his talk today.

You ready for it?

You sure?

Here goes:

"What we know is not always reflected in what we do."

So true, Elder B. So true.

For example, I know I should serve with compassion and not murmur about the "difficulties" in my life.

I know I should respond to my childrens' meltdowns with kindness and love, but that's not guaranteed to happen.

I know I should read my scriptures every day, pray with fervor, and read all the Conference talks. But I don't always do this.

Heck, I certainly know I shouldn't eat that second bowl of ice cream (or, arguably, the first), but more often than not, I do that too.

But I'm trying. I'm trying to make my actions consistent with my knowledge. Maybe I should just not learn anything new, so I don't have to aim any higher.

Although, I'm pretty sure that's not what Elder Bednar had in mind.

Rats.