Some Say This is Neal A. Maxwell's Greatest Talk Ever Given | "Why Not Now" October 1974
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- My brothers and sisters, I should like to speak of and to a particular group of important individuals. These are they who fully intend, someday, to begin to believe and/or to be active in the Church. But not yet! These are not bad individuals, but good individuals who simply do not know how much better they could be. Such individuals often stay proximate to-but do not participate fully in-the Church. They will not come inside the chapel, but neither do they leave its porch. These are they who need and are needed by the Church, but who, in part, “live without God in the world.”
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"Do not let yourself reflect too much on the social, economic and political indicators that suggest the gathering storm, lest you realize there is an inseparable connection between the keeping of the commandments and the well-being of society." Truer words were never spoken, even nearly forty years ago.
Nearly 50 years ago! 😉 And, yes! I agree! This entire talk is perfect for our time - even more so than then. (And I was a young wife then, just to both date myself and to show authority for my statement.😁)
I love that!
Those who focus on those things live the gospel for the wrongs intentions. Out of fear instead of love for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
@@beyondtwominutes There is nothing fearful about realizing “there is an inseparable connection between the keeping of the commandments and the well-being of society”! That is simply wise and perceptive. 😎😇
No problem
I can tell you right now, there’s no such thing as “the best talk” from Neil A. Maxwell. If you have ever listened to two of his talks, you will forever be undecided on which one is better. ♥️♥️♥️
So true!
yes so true
I agree.
A few years ago I decided to print out every talk ever given that I could find of Elder Maxwells.... almost every talk became his best talk in the moment I was reading it. ha ha
How true this is. Perfect comment
Oh this is absolutely the best talk he ever gave…….until you hear another one…..and another one…..and another one.
I've been waiting for someone to say this!
I was born in 82. I’ve never heard this before. For some reason I burst into tears twice while listening.
I loved to listen to him. He sculpted his words carefully and he was a master.
This was a moment that mattered. This was when the spirit moved me to take action. Now, I will become part of the music.
“Joshua didn’t say ‘Choose you next year whom you will serve’. He spoke of this day, while there is still day light, and before the darkness becomes more and more normal.” Dang. I love this talk.
I was not a member in 1974. I love the church today. I love the Lord
46 years later and Elder Maxwell delivers a message with perfect timing - a true Apostle of the Lord.
Yes ... perfect indeed...im currently in tears....
Many years ago Elder Maxwell came to the stakes in Minnesota for a regional conference. At the end of the Saturday priesthood leadership session, he provided an apostolic blessing. He blessed our children, that if they strayed from the covenant path, they would experience the bitter and be enticed to return. He promised us to recall that moment every time for the rest of our lives whenever we heard the song, ‘O My Father’. I am a witness of the efficacy and literal fulfillment of apostolic blessings. They are yet another way that Heavenly Father and the Savior increase our testimony and bless their children. They want us to come out of the church courtyard and porch and into the chapel. More true than ever in 2021.
Now it’s double that in 2023
Wow.
That's a wonderful promise . . . it's difficult to wait our loved ones who have yet to return, even in the midst of tasting the bitter.
Hallelujah Amen 🙏 ❤
So sad new generations can't know about élder maxwell. His legacy is a pearl of great price.
What a timeless talk & so needed. Elder Maxwell has been referred to as our latter day Isaiah; poetic, exact, elevated spirituality spoken every talk. He was eloquent & powerful & loved. Yes, he is surely missed.
I joined the Church in June, 1974, and moved to Utah in 1975. Elder Maxwell was one of my favorite speakers, and I couldn't begin to choose a favorite talk. I was blessed to get a job in the church offices in SLC, working as a typesetter for the Seminary & Institute Dept. One day, a couple of girls I worked with, along with myself, got an ice cream cone to finish our lunch, and while heading back up the elevator, Elder Maxwell got in, looked at our cones and said, "Those look good. Did you bring me one?" Then he got off on the floor he needed and told us to have a blessed day. That will stick with me forever!
That's awesome! Such a fun memory.
Who can listen and not know the Lord speaks with him.
His words flow like poetry. He is and probably will always be my favorite to listen to. All the prophets and apostles are great speakers. I'm so glad I live in a time when I can access their words anytime, anywhere.
This is kinda the same way I feel when Jeffrey R. Holland speaks he's is probably one of my favorites they way he speaks through the lords simply pierces the soul with such and undeniable understanding and reference and truth it would be hard pressed for any ones faith to be truly shaken and that time of when there most needing to hear the saviors love
We were so blessed to have Neil Maxwell come to our little, isolated stake in Colorado. My husband was inactive and somehow I made it to Stake Conference. What a miracle for me! He spoke beautifully of course, but he left the most amazing blessing on us, I've never forgotten it. Our stake covered 80 square miles; rural areas of farms, ranches and mines. The building was full, and it changed us immensely.
Western Colorado?
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I remember his visit and blessing.
I loved his teaching methods; shortly after joining the Church when I was 29 years old, this man had a profound influence on my understanding thereby leading to testimony through the Holy Spirit.
He and I conversed by mail. He shared that his talks usually require up to 7 editing sessions. Do you notice... HE IS NIT QUOTING HIS PEERS, HE IS QUOTING SCRIPTURE and is speaking THE HARD THINGS/TOPICS/GOSPEL LESSONS. He truly was an Apostle of Jesus Christ. I miss him greatly and have a library of his sermons...
Why not now? Good question. We must choose whom we will serve, now. Tomorrow will be too late. Let God Prevail!
Hi there, when is it..too late? :(
@@chazzabooom when the Holy Ghost ceases to strive with anyone.
@@chazzabooom when the Savior comes the time for choosing is past. And he is just around the corner literally
If not now, then you'll realize you're almost to the finish line and you never did it.
@@jodydavid9790 it's never too late...
Just as true today as it was in 1974.
What he says about government programs is 100% correct, especially today in 2021. And you know what I am talking about.
"... may we be different to make a difference in the world..."
Profound in its simplicity. There are hundreds of gems like these from Elder Maxwell.
In the Pentecostal church I grew up in we sang a hymn titled Why Not Tonight. There does come a time when we must choose who we will serve. By not choosing, we are really choosing. I played my mandolin when but a young boy then guitar as a teenager as the congregation would sing. The problem with procrastination is time, or the lack thereof later. I “sat on the porch” many years before going in. Glad i was blessed with enough time to do that.
I was this for over 15 years. I'm so happy to fully be back
“Random individual goodness is,” indeed, ”not enough.”
A stunning way to start this morning. ‘Action this day’
I had the privilege of shaking hands with Neal A. Maxwell while in the MTC in 1986 I new not much of him except he was an apostle of the lord but as I grew older I’ve come to realize how remarkable and poetic he spoke I’ve been listening to all his talks for some time now and I can bear witness that he was a true servant of God!
Ah, 86' to 88' , the best 2 years of full time mission life for me too.
The most hardcore apostle of all time
Thank you 😊
I met Elder Maxwell on August 24, 1975, the day after I was baptized. (Montreal, Canada). Will always remember that experience.
Since coming into the church,this man has always been my favourite speaker.
“Random individual goodness is not enough in the fight against evil.”
The gospel is a tool of salvation, the church does not gate keep to prevent people from living whatever lifestyle they want. The church exists so that once we are converted, we can strengthen our brethren. We would not want to win salvation alone, the heavenly party would not be the same without all your friends there.
Prophetic poetry, artistically articulate, NAM’s talks are ear candy to those who have ears that can hear.
Amazing use of our language.
You must also have the gift of words for that was beautiful to me.
He saved me yesterday, just by listening to his voice in my most challenging hour.
Wow, just amazing. Few days left before 2022… and in so many ways this talk defines where we are as a society… where evil is called good. The storms are here, but to those who hold firmly to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we’ll make it… it won’t be easy, but we’ll make it! ♥️
Yes! We can and will make it! One day at a time, with the Lord's strength and help of the Holy Ghost, helping one another along the way. 🕊
One of a kind.... I love this beloved Apostle. Brilliant Brilliant orater
WOW I HAVE GOT TO REPENT BIG TIME!
THANK YOU FOR MY CALL !
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❤❤❤Love this Man !!!
So many golden nuggets of wisdom I couldn't memorize them fast enough before he dropped another. "One gospel principle is better than 100 compensatory government programs" was the first I tried to remember.
He had the masters touch on this world and now enjoys it on a daily basis
Unbelievable, this is one of the most powerful talks I have ever heard. I was 7 years old when it was first given, so glad to finally hear it now at 53! Better Late than Never!
Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did!
He was known for, a sermon in a sentence. ❤️. So grateful for him and his dedication to the Savior Jesus Christ.
"Before the darkness becomes more and more normal"
".....Events to transpire soon on this planet will dry up the options for the lukewarm, for the issues raised by Jesus are irrepressible issues!"
A Prophet Seer and Revelator! Nearly 47 years ago, and perhaps more true today than they were when spoken.
So much value in every word, I had to read & listen to this talk several times. Elder Neal A. Maxwell was one inspired Apostle! Everything he said then, still holds true today.
❤ #GiveThanks
One of the truly special ones. A poetic mastermind and genius. And more importantly, clearly consecrated. As I listen to his words, I have to pause often, to let my mind and heart and spirit contemplate and interpret and then hopefully internalize. I constantly say, “wow”. There’s just not been one like him.
Damn this hit hard
I still miss Elder Maxwell. I was blessed to meet him and I will never forget it. It was shortly before he died too. I look forward to hearing him again on the other side of the veil.
I LOVE many of our past church leaders! They spoke directly and FILLED with the Holy Spirit as the leaders now!
So MUCH to be thankful for 🤍🕊
Some horse sense from a well-spoken and inspiring person. May his soul be blessed, and may he rest in peace.
Oh how we love and miss you dear Elder Maxwell.
What an amazing apostle!
I was too little to remember this talk given when it was given but am listening to it now at age 57. Yeah. Wow.
Wow!
I love cross referencing this talk with “Be Ye Therefore Perfect...Eventually” by E. Holland and “The Challenge to Become” by E. Oaks.
thank you for sharing! I was in middle school when this happened and had never heard it- altho I am now a service missionary within the family services area of the church it hit home and felt great prompting of a name to send it to! wonderful talk
Phenomenal! I adore hearing this apostle and his analogies are always spot on!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Im always amazed how eloquently he speaks, yet the spirit conveys exactly what he's teaching. Regardless of your education level or language you speak. How can this work not be true?
His words ring even more true in our day!
Wonderful talk. I wonder if many members today would get offended and go inactive or remain inactive as many members today are becoming so sensitive.
Thursday - February 18, 2021.
It is really his best speech !!!!!!!!
I miss this man.
2023 so long ago looking back but precious counsel still relevant this day and you have inspired me. Thank you our beloved Apostle who is now with our Saviour 💖🙏
I agree all that he says
Gotta love Elder Maxwell. We named our son after him...
What can I say? Just brilliant. After more than 40 years you can still feel the Spirit of the Lord in this talk. Neal A Maxwell such a man of God.
His voice is the Best I have heard in a long time , love ❤️
Wow...speechless. Amazing talk by this spiritual giant. God bless his soul.
I also find it very hard to pick the Best single talk by Elder Neal A. Maxwell. For they all can lift your sole!. I know for they all have lifted mine everytime I have listened to any one of them !.Thank you Elder Maxwell.
Honestly, I really needed to hear this talk today
A great Apostle and a great Teacher
Excellent
I have Elder Naxwell's collected works.
Amazing!
All of his talks are great
Brilliant talk Elder maxwell. I want to be perfect I want to chose this day in every aspect of my life . To chose the right to help gather Israel. Leave the worlds ways behind. Time is ticking away
Thank you for posting this! Elder Maxwell always seemed to speak directly to me more than any other during his service. Elders Bednar and Renlund seem to do that now.
I too love this brilliant apostle
He is a gift to us from God and I miss him.
A true servant of Jesus Christ!
One Word....WOW!
Eloquence and articulate speech embodied in human form. Miss this man.
"choose you this day before darkness becomes more normal.."
Absolutely true! Every talk is a treasure of spiritual jewels for our souls🙏🏻💕
I agree that this talk was probably Elder Maxwells finest. I’ve listened to it many times.
Truly, he was a modern day 'Isaiah."
Absolutely loved this talk ♥️ It sounded like a poem!
Wow.
Always eloquent and perfectly on the mark. I feel like singing
Wonderful !!
Glad you like it!
@@CalledtoShare There are so many I Love, that I wish would understand these inspired words.
I miss conference talks like this..........I really do.
What an incredible address! I’m so glad I came across this.
Amen🙏
Beautiful
Blessed to listen to our apostle
it is excellent--thank you for leaving us with SO MUCH, wonderful apostle!
The words of true Apostle and Disciple of Christ. Choose ... THIS day...
Never mind the pride, the easiest time to return is now 💙
Great talk. But I'm reminded again how appalling 70s fashions were - collars on our shirts were long, or round and never aged well. Thank you Heavenly Father for sharing this wonderful man with us for a season.
No doubt this is a great talk. I love all of his talks, but my go-to is "Swallowed up in the will of the Father". It has been my personal favorite.
Greatest talk ever.
Amen
Wow!!!! Amazing!!!
Thank you for beautiful talk. I like when he said I believe, Help thu my unblieve. I believe in Jesus Christ but I doubt sometimes because of my trials in my life. 👼😊🌸