The Parable of the Slope | Elder Clark G. Gilbert

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  • Опубликовано: 24 май 2023
  • "Hand art imagery follows Elder Gilbert’s Parable of the Slope, which teaches that our direction we are headed and our slope matter far more than our starting point or struggles.
    Read Elder Gilbert's talk at: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s..."

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  • @benjamintingey8516
    @benjamintingey8516 Год назад +138

    Beautiful message and artistry. Loved this line: "He will do everything He can to help us turn our slopes toward heaven."

  • @Marcaline99
    @Marcaline99 Год назад +96

    God made this just for me! I struggle with severe depression and lately it has been very difficult for me to feel comfortable with partaking in gospel oriented media. As a kid I watched sprout (a tv channel) and my favorite part was the sand painting stories so when I saw this I knew it was God reaching out to me! Thank you

    • @marcellus71c.89
      @marcellus71c.89 Год назад +6

      😇

    • @churchofjesuschrist
      @churchofjesuschrist  Год назад +19

      Hi @Heather Hart, we're sorry to hear of the challenges you're experiencing and are glad to hear that this video's message and art could be a light in your life. We know God hears your prayers of faith, and we hope you will feel His love and comfort as you seek His help. We also encourage you to seek help for your mental health challenges from someone you trust, such as a family member, friend, mental health professional, or faith leader. To learn more, visit www.churchofjesuschrist.org/mentalhealth.

    • @ashlyncrane8992
      @ashlyncrane8992 Год назад +5

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @josephineagustin7874
      @josephineagustin7874 Год назад +1

    • @normagoodman2283
      @normagoodman2283 11 месяцев назад +2

      Yes! He knows and loves you so much. You are written in his heart...

  • @lydiastevenson8502
    @lydiastevenson8502 Год назад +7

    Reminds me of hiw Jesus drew in the sand when the woman was about to be stoned to death... beautiful message... thank you. I've shared with my ward and the youth

  • @kevlar4543
    @kevlar4543 Год назад +39

    I feel as though I listened to this when I needed to hear it. The artist who used the black dust to help convey Elder Gilbert's words using black dust was incredible, and I was inspired by both the spoken word and the intricate art. Thank you

  • @scottsoward
    @scottsoward Год назад +48

    Christ can lift us from wherever we are... What an important message, and so beautifully illustrated.

  • @PamChoate1969
    @PamChoate1969 Год назад +13

    Thank you for this video, it put my thought"s back on track, I have a tendency even at 53 years old to constantly live in my past! It's not easy to let go of a past that was so bad I have been told by nurses and psychiatrist that I should write a book .

  • @nintendofan1750
    @nintendofan1750 Год назад +16

    This is the kind of serious lesson that needs to be taught in every church around the world; our own as well as others.
    Thank you for sharing this message today.

  • @mattmoser2301
    @mattmoser2301 Год назад +6

    In a world dominated by materialistic pursuits and desires, these teachings give me peace! I am grateful to know that The Lord doesn’t care so much about where we start, but where we are at now and where we, with His help, can go.

    • @elenalohrey1971
      @elenalohrey1971 Год назад +1

      as someone used to being on instagram i double tapped your comment half expecting the thumbs-up icon to light up, forgot that i actually had to tap on the icon lol

  • @ensignj3242
    @ensignj3242 Год назад +9

    Thank you. I needed that. I started life with a few bumps in the road that have made my journey difficult. But I am heading in the right direction.

  • @marleeriggin996
    @marleeriggin996 11 месяцев назад +3

    I remember this talk. I am fascinated with the way the artist uses both hands simultaneously.

  • @hennore
    @hennore Год назад +31

    Love that they paired his talk with this remarkable art 😍 it doesn’t matter where we start, but it matters where we end: God’s presence 😇

  • @lalacanamar
    @lalacanamar Год назад +6

    Dear Brothers and Sisters, my undying Love and wishes and prayers of help,comfort,healing and joy are sent to each and everyone of you 🙏🏻 ❤️. As we all face uncertain times ahead of us,remember that someone is doing much worse. So work on your soul,thru prayer,fasting,appreciation and self Love. Thankyou Heavenly Father for your Compassion,Love,Grace,blessings for my enemies,family, loved and trusted ones. I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the true church. I say these things,as my testimony to Heavenly Father,Amen

  • @rowenaestuaria695
    @rowenaestuaria695 Год назад +7

    "IT IS NOT WHERE WE
    STAND RIGHT NOW,
    IT IS THE DIRECTION
    WE ARE GOING".

  • @YanyGatngoapMabor-rn7mn
    @YanyGatngoapMabor-rn7mn Год назад +1

    Very good news. These are the things we want to studies so that we can be seen wise. Thanks once again!!

  • @KellyMillerldspoetry
    @KellyMillerldspoetry Год назад +5

    Jesus sees potential in every living soul. He knows the eventual and can lift us on our slope. This message came at a great time, for me. I am getting my strength back after recovering from surgery. After 2 months, I am still getting tired and have to remind myself of the progress. Spiritually, this is true, too. Medications can set you back.

  • @DummyGuppy
    @DummyGuppy Год назад +1

    I remember when President Gilbert was President of BYU-I. I loved this talk during General Conference, and I'm so glad it has a video now!!

  • @alaskanmohican5674
    @alaskanmohican5674 Год назад +12

    The art by itself is beautiful, the talk by Elder Gilbert is inspired, together they are transcendent. Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece of art and inspiration about the Savior and what it means for each of us.

  • @blizzard2oo
    @blizzard2oo 5 месяцев назад +1

    Anything by Elder Gilbert is like gold!!

  • @BrandonPhD
    @BrandonPhD Год назад +4

    I love this. God is real and he expects us to improve. That doesn’t matter if we go from a 1 to a 2 or a 99 to a 100. All he wants is for us to help others and improve. I also believe that where much is given much is expected.

  • @AC3ND3D
    @AC3ND3D 11 месяцев назад +2

    I love this video! It always make me feel closer to the savior when I see something so inspirational and uplifting!❤❤

  • @jacobjensen7704
    @jacobjensen7704 Год назад +7

    What a beautiful message. God does not judge us by our starting point, only on our slope.

  • @venusmassey3051
    @venusmassey3051 11 месяцев назад +2

    I saw this and then shared it with my parents as a spiritual thought for tonight!❤

  • @Perykvaal
    @Perykvaal Год назад +11

    The woman who does the sand art shown in the video is absolutely amazing! I remember watching her perform live, some years ago, and I was blown away at how quickly she worked, and how skilled she was.
    That aside, the message of the video is also quite poignant, especially now.

  • @garrettpete
    @garrettpete Год назад +1

    Beautiful, timely, and important. Thank you.

  • @kimhaughton3771
    @kimhaughton3771 Год назад +9

    Beautiful! May we each come to an understanding of this parable as it relates to us individually is my prayer. ❤️

  • @roberts6950
    @roberts6950 Год назад +1

    Well done, thank you!

  • @obemi2.
    @obemi2. 11 месяцев назад +1

    Very educative message to me and all, am thankful

  • @andreneto5745
    @andreneto5745 Год назад +7

    I love the message, and the artistic prowess of this individual is simply astounding

  • @WituVerdadero
    @WituVerdadero Год назад +2

    amazing!

  • @leswalker2639
    @leswalker2639 Год назад +10

    Excellent explanation and imagery. I like the drawings of the artist. This explanation is so true, it matters what each of us do in this life. Putting out a little extra effort daily helping others and holding tight to the rod of iron will take us for a wonderful Adventure we need to accomplish in mortality. Is it possible for all of us to be more grateful as we navigate this life? I see being grateful constantly helps us to navigate around the trials and tribulations of life more easily, but first we have to give the Lord our burdens and concerns. The Lord's yoke is easy and brings more peace of mind, I don't want my yoke anymore, the Lord's yoke is easy, less dress and don't need the burden. Then life can get better and better instead of worse and worse, I don't like that word, worse to me it's a negative. I don't need negative in my life. The positive seems to bring more peace to your life.

    • @Jozeemoss
      @Jozeemoss 10 месяцев назад

      To venerate fiction to Gospel is blasphemy.
      Hebrews 4:12
      For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

  • @ajenks9
    @ajenks9 Год назад +5

    My life began with elevated circumstances but my inner slope became stagnant. Thankfully, through Christ’s atonement, I am on back on a positive trajectory. This video helped me see that perspective in a very emotionally stirring way!

    • @churchofjesuschrist
      @churchofjesuschrist  Год назад +2

      Thanks for sharing how this video and Christ's atonement have helped you!

  • @narayananify
    @narayananify Год назад +1

    My Lord Jesus save me and my family from the Bad elements. Save us from evil.

  • @walrusbfv6862
    @walrusbfv6862 Год назад +1

    Quick, new parable just dropped 🗣️ 🗣️ 🔥

  • @carlosromerochavez
    @carlosromerochavez 5 месяцев назад

    I recently just went to the temple for the first time and I ask god, “what do you want from me ?” And I didn’t receive an answer so I asked him 6x more and I felt and heard a voice say, “ all I want is for you to have peace” god has understand everyone is different and he understood that’s what I needed to hear.

  • @CarlosWashingtonMercado
    @CarlosWashingtonMercado Год назад +4

    Wonderful message. I remember this talk from Elder Gilbert. Also, I really enjoyed the art they chose to depict this teaching. So clever!

  • @EffortlessEthan
    @EffortlessEthan Год назад +1

    I love this message!

  • @sarabernpaintner4704
    @sarabernpaintner4704 Год назад +5

    Thanks for sharing this amazing video! I felt like I needed to watch this one today ❤

  • @user-rz5kw5cq9q
    @user-rz5kw5cq9q 11 месяцев назад +1

    So Beautiful and inspirational !!

  • @og5981
    @og5981 Год назад +3

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Thank you for the encouragement, for this message from the Lord today. I appreciate it. God bless you.

  • @alfredsahrjames6920
    @alfredsahrjames6920 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the uplifting words they me strong

  • @Latterdaysaintcrunchymom
    @Latterdaysaintcrunchymom Год назад

    Just what I needed right when I needed it

  • @jlglover4592
    @jlglover4592 Год назад +7

    This is one of the most beautiful messages made even better by the artistic talent shown. Thank you!

    • @Jozeemoss
      @Jozeemoss 10 месяцев назад

      To venerate fiction to Gospel is blasphemy.
      Hebrews 4:12
      For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

  • @japhethcarlson6791
    @japhethcarlson6791 Год назад +4

    Thank you for sharing this message! It really resonated with me and helped me place my life's big picture into focus. 😃

  • @jaredloveless
    @jaredloveless Год назад

    I've been trying to find peace in junk all day. I'm so glad I thought to come look here, and found the peace I was seeking. I thank my Savior for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

  • @grantpajohnson
    @grantpajohnson 11 месяцев назад

    I love the comment about the "inner slope" in reference to one starting high (or low) and thinking that they have accomplished something significant (or never will), but inwardly could actually have a negative slope going on, thinking that wealth or poverty starting points define who we are. God looks on the heart, the "inner slope" and I love the symbolism here in this parable.

  • @bryanburrows8292
    @bryanburrows8292 Год назад +4

    Love this video!! Felt the Spirit very strongly.

  • @returningtovenus
    @returningtovenus Год назад +9

    This is such a beautiful message :) and the production is so well put together

  • @worldatmyfingertips7771
    @worldatmyfingertips7771 11 месяцев назад

    This is incredibly powerful! And what an artist.....Art inspired from on high, there is no match for it, for us below.🙏🙏

  • @Sunsaintsandwaves
    @Sunsaintsandwaves Год назад +3

    I love this! What a great message for each of us to consider.
    We can choose a positive slope by focusing on Jesus Christ and His restored gospel. And a great reminder to realize that our blessings come from God.

  • @SNEntertainmentllc
    @SNEntertainmentllc Год назад +1

    Beautiful and true message, stunning artistry. Especially when Christ emerges from the sand. Thank you.

  • @user-qt5eq6gl7y
    @user-qt5eq6gl7y Год назад +3

    Beautiful message! and TRULY AMAZING TALENT!!!!! Thank you for sharing your talent!

  • @katherinem.4414
    @katherinem.4414 8 месяцев назад

    My mom used to tell me that life is like a graph. She said that as we go up, there may be small setbacks, but the general trend is upward. And that’s what is important.

  • @pohnprayin
    @pohnprayin Год назад +2

    This is beautiful! Thank you so much.

  • @babytexan3038
    @babytexan3038 Год назад +4

    This art is amazing! Helps me listen to the message better.

  • @DB_Golfer
    @DB_Golfer Год назад +1

    Love this so much!

  • @Hannah_The_Elon_Jew
    @Hannah_The_Elon_Jew Год назад +3

    That was a beautiful piece of work. Praise God!

  • @shaunkoms3951
    @shaunkoms3951 Год назад +1

    Beautiful thank u for sharing Gods messages.

  • @2EternityButterflies
    @2EternityButterflies Год назад

    Thank you for such a positive and beautiful message.

  • @Donnerjkks
    @Donnerjkks Год назад +1

    The imageryin this is simply phenomenal.

  • @jondgrant
    @jondgrant Год назад +1

    Beautiful and powerful - both the message and the art. Thank you!

  • @tiffanyseavy565
    @tiffanyseavy565 Год назад +1

    I believe nothing is unfair. Just like our choices in this life will determine our advantage in the next life, our choices and promises made in the premortal life has directly influenced and shaped our life NOW.

  • @jenovapear9629
    @jenovapear9629 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for making this video. Many of us may need to try again, get where you oriented, start over, but this video explains that we can all return to heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And I loved ones. And that is worth working toward. 💕

  • @jessicakoch5983
    @jessicakoch5983 Год назад +1

    What a very talented artist paired with an amazing talk. Thank you

  • @MariaEckersley
    @MariaEckersley Год назад +4

    I loved this talk. I've referenced it many times as I teach my kids. Thank you for layering it on top of something so visually fun to watch. It's creative, fresh, and sort of mesmerizing. Great job!

  • @stephenbailinC7GS
    @stephenbailinC7GS Год назад

    This was super cool. He was my first BYU-I president. One of his kids was in my 5th and 6th grade classes. Cool to hear this message.

  • @Dinesh-fv4fh
    @Dinesh-fv4fh Год назад +1

    PRAISE THE LORD 🙏🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️🖐️🙌✨✴️

  • @DuDaJ_JacobDowns
    @DuDaJ_JacobDowns Год назад +3

    This is a very cool video, and probably helpful to those born into unfortunate circumstances. This shows once again that the answer is always christ ❤

  • @coreygrua3271
    @coreygrua3271 Год назад +1

    Here is an intriguing new concept well worthy of consideration.

  • @snaylmail6595
    @snaylmail6595 Год назад +3

    Amazing work by the artist. How cool. Great message ❤

  • @FromAgonyToLight
    @FromAgonyToLight Год назад

    That’s beautiful, the Spirit witnesses to this!

  • @amypark9793
    @amypark9793 Год назад +1

    I believe in lord cause I can truly trust him🙏🙏🙏

  • @melanyseastrand3578
    @melanyseastrand3578 11 месяцев назад

    I want this as a series! I could watch this sand artist all day!!

  • @pampurnell4540
    @pampurnell4540 Год назад +1

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!❤

  • @camilapinheiro6272
    @camilapinheiro6272 Год назад +4

    Glory to God!❤

  • @lw1959
    @lw1959 Год назад

    Beautiful message. Thank you!

  • @manditakay
    @manditakay Год назад +4

    i love this, the hand art is stunning with such a great message!

  • @marymacgillvray8906
    @marymacgillvray8906 Год назад +4

    What profound words and a lovely artistic talent to go along with it! This was such a cute video!!!

  • @kathysmith266
    @kathysmith266 Год назад

    Thank you for this beautiful message. 😊❤

  • @caleblivingston4955
    @caleblivingston4955 Год назад

    I needed this today. Thank you!

  • @lisaruggirello6249
    @lisaruggirello6249 9 месяцев назад

    I Absolutely L💙VE This❣️

  • @mcswizz9609
    @mcswizz9609 Год назад +1

    Beautiful message, and beautiful art

  • @rachelkoncurat5859
    @rachelkoncurat5859 11 месяцев назад

    this video was beautiful, and I especially loved the part where the person kneeling in prayer was then given more detail and became Jesus Christ. To me it was a reminder that when I’m hurting or struggling, He is with me in that moment and has had His share of pleading prayers with God. It’s cool to picture Him and I kneeling together❤️

  • @AtamaNKrasno
    @AtamaNKrasno Год назад

    When I heard this talk for the first time - i was really impressed. So glad to see that it's a beautiful videomessage too!

  • @llharris4837
    @llharris4837 Год назад +7

    This artwork and Elder Gilbert's thoughts were beautiful together. Thank you for producing such an inspiring piece.

  • @katherineelizabethjessiahb2721
    @katherineelizabethjessiahb2721 10 месяцев назад

    Just for me. Thank you ❤

  • @lkyblowfly1081
    @lkyblowfly1081 11 месяцев назад

    I really needed this, thank you Elder Clark for this wonderful message!

  • @rjscorner5059
    @rjscorner5059 Год назад

    I needed this!! Thank you❤

  • @tamijeanne
    @tamijeanne Год назад +1

    This is so beautiful!! Wow! What a talented artist and a great message. Thank you for sharing.

  • @eduardoseganti6933
    @eduardoseganti6933 Год назад +1

    Wonderful!!!!

  • @denisplouffe514
    @denisplouffe514 Год назад

    An important message for us all.

  • @rochellesantillan9481
    @rochellesantillan9481 9 месяцев назад

    This god will safe me form hurt anyway i love to watch❤

  • @Dragontaz
    @Dragontaz 10 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome, I learned about this at FSY

  • @haloblokbuster7991
    @haloblokbuster7991 Год назад +4

    That was so beautiful🙃 I have started on a difficult starting point, and this video described myself😅. I am so glad to have seen this video and follow its principles.

    • @churchofjesuschrist
      @churchofjesuschrist  Год назад

      Thanks for your comment. We hope that as you turn to the Lord, you will find joy and peace.

  • @Nonofyourbussiness15
    @Nonofyourbussiness15 Год назад

    That srt is beautiful❤ thank you for the message.

  • @lisamaria661
    @lisamaria661 10 месяцев назад

    Absolutely L💗VE This Video❣️

  • @MateoSayles-to2js
    @MateoSayles-to2js 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nice to see you nothing but good you

  • @tracechristensen4208
    @tracechristensen4208 Год назад

    love this talk, and who ever did the sand art in the back, WOW

  • @kidimbuishola-zx8ht
    @kidimbuishola-zx8ht Год назад

    Awesome! Thank you 🙏💖

  • @josephday6172
    @josephday6172 11 месяцев назад

    I love that art in this video. Very simple and beautiful. Much like the message. Let us all press on and elevate our sights and slopes heavenward!

  • @HarleyKing001
    @HarleyKing001 Год назад

    Love this message. Thank you for sharing. Artist was so talented. Love their use of positive/negative space and light to create.