Becoming Provident Providers

[AndrewKnowsBlessed]

very surprise that the washington post sent me here...

[tayandmere]

Is there anyway to download this? I want to share in a lesson

[samevue]

I needed this more than anyone. Funny my wife did the same thing to me when we were first married, and quite a few times since... but sadly I didn't see it the same way. Like always I missed the boat and swam for it, caught it and fell overboard... a lot. I plan to watch this video prior to every major purchase from now on.

[mrpepperoriginal]

1:08 "When ever we want to experience or posses something that will impact us or our resources we may want to ask ourselves 'Is this benefit temporary or will it be of eternal value and significance?'".

Im glad I caught that.

[mahalo9898]

Great Video and Message for me to live by.

[YRRM2010]

I really liked this! Thanks for sharing!

[squazzer]

What a wonderful world this would be if we weren't so overly concerned with worldly possessions, and if we never made fun of those with less. God bless ALL.

[GoExtremeAudio]

Please take heed and utilize Elder Hales advice.

[RayD82010]

I Love this video! Thankyou for sharing this.

[XxRedFrostyxX]

I really enjoy this video

[dvt238]

"The 4 most caring words are 'We can't afford it.'" Sound advice :)

[aacocks]

This is something that I need to take to heart, so many times I find myself buying things that I may want instead of need.

[asmalleydoc]

Great message and wise counsel to hearken and obey.

[Goobicon4507]

I was afraid to watch this one, because I am so irresponsible with money, but I felt like I needed to watch it. At the end, when Elder Hales quotes the Savior...it frees my mind and helps provide me with direction I've sought for years. These videos are such a blessing. I hope others, not just members of the church, are seeing these videos.

[jacobgotime]

If we TRUTHFULLY ask ourselves "Is this benefit temporary or will it have eternal value and significance?" when we want something, and do what we know is right, we'll always qualify for the Lord's blessings and have no need to fear.

[zoressamarias]

We need more faith and less "stuff."

[gmcdriver1]

What powerful words!

[fivetuns]

What a great message. Seeking first the Kingdom of Heaven applies to all things. I hope this message is spread widely, to bless the lives of as many people as possible.

[karivelam]

this is such a good video! it helped me to understand and remember more about what is really important in this life and how we should put our priorities first...

[tess0444]

I recently read in Alma that we should be content with what the Lord has allotted us, which for me is so more than I am deserving of. Since then I have remembered that passage as I consider things I would like to have. After seeing this video, it is even more deeply pressed into my spirit of the truth of this great counsel. We are truly blessed to have prophets and inspired leaders in our day.

[antbekki]

If we are not content with what we have now, we never will be, no matter what we will have.

[studioamultimedia]

Thank you, Elder Hales, for that insightful and timely message. I am grateful for inspired men of God who teach truth and exemplify a life spent following the Savior. I know that the Father of all of us would want us to live providently and "not spend money on that which is of no worth."

[MrLarryboy358]

i havent been to church in a long time, thinking about it. grew up a baptist. larry- florida- searching.

[bigoneflow]

I needed that so bad.

[GentleKing]

Dear sir;

What will you do if you find that the return of Jesus will happen in the next few years?

[grandeaugusto]

I love tfi video,i am a member of the church,and this messages its very inspirations,i lovethe church and the beatiful messages.I from Brazil,and i am a son of god!!!

[trondbarth]

;-) Perfect example !!!

[MrLarryboy358]

@trondbarth very touching, god is all we really need.

[skiroyalsummit]

The Church is true...

[angeleyez157]

The actress in this video is in my class!

[skreedom222]

God will bless us though if we tithe. We don't need to feel poor. The more you give to him, the more you will be blessed by him. Just ask and you shall recieve. Jesus wants you to live your life to the full.

[EMDW]

Even though I'm not a religious person, the message sent here is a universally true one. If everyone weighed out their decisions the world would be a better place.

[gandy2392]

im a catholic, but that was beautiful

[sehnsucht77]

I am Catholic and this message is something that all denominations can benefit from. It is a simple lesson yet a very important one that all of us should think about it carefully. Thanks!

[JStylesMusic]

awesome message!!!

[terminatorgir]

this is something i struggle with. the wisdom in the message is extremely important. it seems more so the past few years now that times are tough. instant gratification, rarely, if ever, brings happiness

[Jakewejo]

Why have we lost such wisdom? Women are more likely to want to buy more and more stuff these days... thankfully to the Gospel we can repent and return to the Lord's ways.

[pineapplelesson]

My favorite talk from that session of conference!!!

[starlightcrow]

Beautiful, beautiful truths... thank you....

[hipp6y]

i'm an atheist, but i like the idea of holding back the rush for consumption, something people seem to be having a problem with lately

[wgmyler]

It's like a spiritual version of SNL's skit "Don't buy stuff you cannot afford". Not too complex...but unfortunately a lost message these days...even in our government.

[yourmormon]

;-) I love this woman ;-) what a beautiful sweet and wonderful woman ;-) The perfect wife ;-)

[chiichai0cho]

Beautiful message. Something I definitely needed to hear. Thank you for posting. :)

[Marysville14]

This is such a simple, but important message. If only more couples and families would follow this counsel, it would save them a world of worry and trouble.

[jjfarming]

This is great. I absolutely love the messages of the Church. But does this mean i should take back my new Blur LT?!

[marinda1984]

I kind of wish you had included the second half of his story about the fur coat and how his wife taught him they didn't need it...but I can see how that deviated a little from the directness of the message you wanted to show here. Thanks, though. Such an important message in today's world!

[creamedbroccoli]

@marinda1984 To me, the message wasn't about a fur coat, as the video representation isn't about what they have; because the actors were dressed in period clothing, and wasn't a representation of what they had. For all we know, the cotton coat with a fur collar could have been a hand-me-down that was given to her by someone else, ( If we're going to speculate here) but the message is to live providently, within our means, and to not get carried up in those things or items that don't matter.

[jonmahoney04]

Awesome message. Thanks for putting this together!

[StokedGamer]

Awesome and very timely message.

[ytnec]

I love this story!! After the first time of hearing this story, I always ask myself, "do I really need it?" when I make big purchasing decisions.

[MrSmithers22]

I recently returned a gadget I bought because I realized the fun I was getting out of it was not worth the $2,000 I would be spending on it over the next two years. As I was walking out of the store after returning it, I felt a great deal of peace knowing that I would be putting my limited financial resources toward a more wise and lasting purpose. I know the Lord blesses and provides for us when we cheerfully live within our means. He gives us enough to share, as well.

[TRUCKSTAR74]

I am proud of your decision, it takes great discipline to be a good stuart, GOD BLESS YOU in your good wisdom and great discernment !!! That is the only way i have known how to grow is through making choices like this in life!! :)

[ksenodoxio]

Thanks for this message. I think most people need to reflect more on their spiritual situation. The world is in a total chaos.We got to stand a little taller.

Think twice before buying something that is apparently nonessential.

[lhawkes5]

A great reminder!

[Crisisman1]

Great message.

[Evolvedarnit101]

Beautiful message.

[RachelKings]

Thank you :) This message really made me smile.

[tilkanuts]

I like this. You won't have a need for a fancy car or fancy clothes or any other material things of the world in the afterlife, but we can provide what we need for our families and give charitably to others in need. If we do these thing with our money, we will have a helping hand in building the kingdom of God, and we will receive a LOT of hugs in the afterlife. Let us try to look at life through Heavens view. If we do, life will have so much more meaning and will bring so much more joy.