The Parable of the Slope | Elder Clark G. Gilbert

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  • "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.churchofje..."

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  • @benjamintingey8516
    @benjamintingey8516 ปีที่แล้ว +138

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

    • @churchofjesuschrist
      @churchofjesuschrist  ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Thanks for commenting, Benjamin, and for sharing your favorite part of the video!

    • @BrannonRenteria-px2kx
      @BrannonRenteria-px2kx ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@churchofjesuschrist0dp I'pokoo

  • @Marcaline99
    @Marcaline99 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      😇

    • @churchofjesuschrist
      @churchofjesuschrist  ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @josephineagustin7874
      @josephineagustin7874 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    • @normagoodman2283
      @normagoodman2283 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @scottsoward
    @scottsoward ปีที่แล้ว +47

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

  • @kevlar4543
    @kevlar4543 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    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

  • @lydiastevenson8502
    @lydiastevenson8502 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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

  • @PamChoate1969
    @PamChoate1969 ปีที่แล้ว +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 .

  • @hennore
    @hennore ปีที่แล้ว +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 😇

  • @ElizabethLusk
    @ElizabethLusk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All of it was beautiful. The art. The message. It was absolutely wonderful!

  • @ensignj3242
    @ensignj3242 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @alaskanmohican5674
    @alaskanmohican5674 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @mattmoser2301
    @mattmoser2301 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @jacobjensen7704
    @jacobjensen7704 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @kimhaughton3771
    @kimhaughton3771 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @blizzard2oo
    @blizzard2oo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Anything by Elder Gilbert is like gold!!

  • @rowenaestuaria695
    @rowenaestuaria695 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @lalacanamar
    @lalacanamar ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @andreneto5745
    @andreneto5745 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @AC3ND3D
    @AC3ND3D ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @marleeriggin996
    @marleeriggin996 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @garrettpete
    @garrettpete ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful, timely, and important. Thank you.

  • @KellyMillerldspoetry
    @KellyMillerldspoetry ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!

  • @og5981
    @og5981 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @venusmassey3051
    @venusmassey3051 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @obemi2.
    @obemi2. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very educative message to me and all, am thankful

  • @leswalker2639
    @leswalker2639 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @YanyGatngoapMabor-rn7mn
    @YanyGatngoapMabor-rn7mn ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @SNEntertainmentllc
    @SNEntertainmentllc ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Sunsaintsandwaves
    @Sunsaintsandwaves ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @jlglover4592
    @jlglover4592 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @Jozeemoss
      @Jozeemoss ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @bryanburrows8292
    @bryanburrows8292 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this video!! Felt the Spirit very strongly.

  • @narsakucanada154
    @narsakucanada154 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi, My name's Jessi. I'm from Canada, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, I visited your website.
    ~
    A few years ago I repented to God then begged for help, "I was until then an Atheist."
    I then had a dream of Jesus coming before God and he spoke of the Tabernacle in perfect context, "A word I didn't know existed.", and what I felt from Jesus when I held him was unlike anything I've ever felt before - A lifetime of Love every second - It brought me to sobbing and it changed my life, forever.
    I've had other experiences since, "Several witnessed", one was seeing a bright orb of light pass across my face in the dark, hours before a major surgery the second I gave up in my heart.
    Know that God and Jesus ARE real and that they Love us deeply. Let go of your hatred and Imagine yourself holding the people who've hurt you. Tell them you Love them.
    Always have hope, I believe that prayer, following God's laws & Love is the answer, and through that, Truly becoming humble, merciful, welcoming, giving, gentle, respectful and forgiving, To All.

  • @EffortlessEthan
    @EffortlessEthan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this message!

  • @alfredsahrjames6920
    @alfredsahrjames6920 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the uplifting words they me strong

  • @CarlosWashingtonMercado
    @CarlosWashingtonMercado ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @RubyGermain
    @RubyGermain ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So Beautiful and inspirational !!

  • @MTEmployment
    @MTEmployment ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done, thank you!

  • @WituVerdadero
    @WituVerdadero ปีที่แล้ว +2

    amazing!

  • @walrusbfv6862
    @walrusbfv6862 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quick, new parable just dropped 🗣️ 🗣️ 🔥

  • @narayananify
    @narayananify ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @katherineelizabethjessiahb2721
    @katherineelizabethjessiahb2721 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just for me. Thank you ❤

  • @carlosromerochavez
    @carlosromerochavez 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @sarabernpaintner4704
    @sarabernpaintner4704 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @Latterdaysaintcrunchymom
    @Latterdaysaintcrunchymom ปีที่แล้ว

    Just what I needed right when I needed it

  • @lisaruggirello6249
    @lisaruggirello6249 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Absolutely L💙VE This❣️

  • @Marie-AntonietaSaville
    @Marie-AntonietaSaville ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @japhethcarlson6791
    @japhethcarlson6791 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @tiffanyseavy565
    @tiffanyseavy565 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Hannah_The_Elon_Jew
    @Hannah_The_Elon_Jew ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was a beautiful piece of work. Praise God!

  • @babytexan3038
    @babytexan3038 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @shaunkoms3951
    @shaunkoms3951 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful thank u for sharing Gods messages.

  • @pohnprayin
    @pohnprayin ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is beautiful! Thank you so much.

  • @worldatmyfingertips7771
    @worldatmyfingertips7771 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @myrojyn
    @myrojyn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The imageryin this is simply phenomenal.

  • @2EternityButterflies
    @2EternityButterflies ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for such a positive and beautiful message.

  • @TreeLynnT
    @TreeLynnT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's all about ones frequency and mindset .

  • @DuDaJ_JacobDowns
    @DuDaJ_JacobDowns ปีที่แล้ว +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 ❤

  • @returningtovenus
    @returningtovenus ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @AshlaStargazer
    @AshlaStargazer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful. ❤

  • @roseofasgard6007
    @roseofasgard6007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this!! It’s a good reminder.

  • @DB_Golfer
    @DB_Golfer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this so much!

  • @Dinesh-fv4fh
    @Dinesh-fv4fh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PRAISE THE LORD 🙏🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️🖐️🙌✨✴️

  • @katherinem.4414
    @katherinem.4414 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @MariaEckersley
    @MariaEckersley ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @jondgrant
    @jondgrant ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @coreygrua3271
    @coreygrua3271 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here is an intriguing new concept well worthy of consideration.

  • @jaredloveless
    @jaredloveless ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @jenovapear9629
    @jenovapear9629 ปีที่แล้ว

    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. 💕

  • @camilapinheiro6272
    @camilapinheiro6272 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Glory to God!❤

  • @amypark9793
    @amypark9793 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jessicakoch5983
    @jessicakoch5983 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @rochellesantillan9481
    @rochellesantillan9481 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lisamaria661
    @lisamaria661 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely L💗VE This Video❣️

  • @pampurnell4540
    @pampurnell4540 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!❤

  • @FromAgonyToLight
    @FromAgonyToLight ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s beautiful, the Spirit witnesses to this!

  • @llharris4837
    @llharris4837 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @snaylmail6595
    @snaylmail6595 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @melanyseastrand3578
    @melanyseastrand3578 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @stephenbailinC7GS
    @stephenbailinC7GS ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @manditakay
    @manditakay ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @denisplouffe514
    @denisplouffe514 ปีที่แล้ว

    An important message for us all.

  • @Brownfeline
    @Brownfeline ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @violettracey
    @violettracey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!

  • @mcswizz9609
    @mcswizz9609 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful message, and beautiful art

  • @kathysmith266
    @kathysmith266 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this beautiful message. 😊❤

  • @adamelida19
    @adamelida19 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this message

  • @AtamaNKrasno
    @AtamaNKrasno ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MateoSayles-to2js
    @MateoSayles-to2js ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see you nothing but good you

  • @lw1959
    @lw1959 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful message. Thank you!

  • @marymacgillvray8906
    @marymacgillvray8906 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @josephday6172
    @josephday6172 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @grantpajohnson
    @grantpajohnson ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @eduardoseganti6933
    @eduardoseganti6933 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful!!!!

  • @rachelkoncurat
    @rachelkoncurat ปีที่แล้ว

    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❤️

  • @caleblivingston4955
    @caleblivingston4955 ปีที่แล้ว

    I needed this today. Thank you!

  • @kidimbuishola-zx8ht
    @kidimbuishola-zx8ht ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Thank you 🙏💖

  • @mr.300c
    @mr.300c ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful illustration! The Lord see's the past, present, and future. This is one of the ways how he knows what our full potential is. Trust in Christ and let him guide you through this temporary world of experiences so that we may receive all that he has in store for us! #ChurchisTrue

    • @churchofjesuschrist
      @churchofjesuschrist  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your comment, Mr. 300C!

    • @mr.300c
      @mr.300c ปีที่แล้ว

      @@churchofjesuschrist yes indeed! 🫡

  • @mayanlogos92
    @mayanlogos92 ปีที่แล้ว

    Focus on where you are headed and not where you began... ❤

  • @haloblokbuster7991
    @haloblokbuster7991 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rjscorner5059
    @rjscorner5059 ปีที่แล้ว

    I needed this!! Thank you❤