Alma 39–42 — Come Follow Me

Lost Luggage, Redeemed Souls Lost Luggage, Redeemed Souls

Gary E. Stevenson April 2026

In a much holier way, our Heavenly Father also places a claim upon us, not as a label on a handle but as a divine truth written on the heart: “You are mine.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/23stevenson?lang=eng&id=p_cIOsB#p_cIOsB

I Glory in My Jesus I Glory in My Jesus

Aaron T. Hall April 2026

I glory in our Advocate.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/53hall?lang=eng&id=p_svdWw#p_svdWw

Cheering Each Other On Cheering Each Other On

J. Anette Dennis October 2025

Some of the assumptions I was afraid people would make about me, I myself had made about others when they didn’t regularly attend church.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/32dennis?lang=eng&id=p_sXJhT#p_sXJhT

The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ

Neil L. Andersen October 2025

In the Lord’s time, you will feel His voice telling you, “Let these things trouble you no more.” One day, as you continue to turn to the Savior, your Heavenly Father will take “away the guilt from [your heart], through the merits of his Son.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/35andersen?lang=eng&id=p_nQvpt#p_nQvpt

They Are Their Own Judges They Are Their Own Judges

David A. Bednar October 2025

I am intrigued by Moroni’s use of the word “pleasing” to describe the Final Judgment.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/51bednar?lang=eng&id=p_kh3ad#p_kh3ad

The Plan of Mercy The Plan of Mercy

James R. Rasband April 2025

We find mercy in the opportunity to be sealed to our families for eternity.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/33rasband?lang=eng&id=p_tl8aI#p_tl8aI

Divine Helps for Mortality Divine Helps for Mortality

Dallin H. Oaks April 2025

By far, God’s strongest mortal help was His provision of a Savior, Jesus Christ, who would suffer to pay the price and provide forgiveness for repented sins.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/47oaks?lang=eng&id=p_dtDtk#p_dtDtk

The Man Who Communed with Jehovah The Man Who Communed with Jehovah

Kyle S. McKay October 2024

There are conditions to Christ’s mercy.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/33mckay?lang=eng&id=p_p63Sm#p_p63Sm

Be One with Christ Be One with Christ

Quentin L. Cook April 2024

Other premortal spirits exercised their agency in following Heavenly Father’s plan.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/27cook?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

God’s Intent Is to Bring You Home God’s Intent Is to Bring You Home

Patrick Kearon April 2024

What do God’s messengers, His prophets, call this plan in Restoration scripture?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/45kearon?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

Brothers and Sisters in Christ Brothers and Sisters in Christ

Ulisses Soares October 2023

As foretold by the prophets, we are living in the perilous days leading up to the Second Coming of the Savior.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/34soares?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

Eternal Truth Eternal Truth

John C. Pingree Jr. October 2023

First, God is the source of eternal truth.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/52pingree?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2023

As you are prayerful and sensitive to the Spirit, He will warn you of hidden dangers.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/29uchtdorf?lang=eng&id=p41#p41

Hosanna to the Most High God Hosanna to the Most High God

Ronald A. Rasband April 2023

Fourth, the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/53rasband?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

Do You Know Why I as a Christian Believe in Christ? Do You Know Why I as a Christian Believe in Christ?

Ahmad S. Corbitt April 2023

I informed her that this was an effect of the law of justice.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/56corbitt?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

Happy and Forever Happy and Forever

Gerrit W. Gong October 2022

Our joy becomes full as we feel Jesus Christ’s grace and forgiveness for us.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/43gong?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

Be True to God and His Work Be True to God and His Work

Quentin L. Cook October 2022

Let’s talk about two passions in particular—first, anger, and second, lust.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/57cook?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings: He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings:

Patrick Kearon April 2022

Those who abuse and who seek to hide their grievous sins may get away with it for a time.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/24kearon?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

Lift Up Your Heart and Rejoice Lift Up Your Heart and Rejoice

Marcos A. Aidukaitis April 2022

Among the many rich blessings He has given me for serving Him as a full-time missionary are a greater faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement and a stronger knowledge and testimony of His teachings, so that I am not easily swayed by “every wind of doctrine” (Ephesians 4:14).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/25aidukaitis?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

Come into the Fold of God Come into the Fold of God

Randy D. Funk April 2022

Consider some causes of unhappiness: misery comes from sin, sadness and loneliness from the death of a loved one, and fear from the uncertainty of what happens when we die.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/56funk?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

The Love of God The Love of God

D. Todd Christofferson October 2021

With the condition of repentance, the Lord can extend mercy without robbing justice, and “God ceaseth not to be God.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/15christofferson?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

God among Us God among Us

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2021

To you, my dear brothers and sisters, my dear friends, and to all who are searching for answers, truth, and happiness, I do offer the same counsel: keep searching with faith and patience.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/12uchtdorf?lang=eng&id=p53#p53

Essential Conversations Essential Conversations

Joy D. Jones April 2021

Alma taught us to “prepare the minds of [the] children.” We are preparing the rising generation to be the future defenders of the faith, to understand “that [they] are free to act for [themselves]—to choose the way of everlasting death or the way of eternal life.” Children deserve to understand this great truth: eternity is the wrong thing to be wrong about.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/13jones?lang=eng&id=p38#p38

Not as the World Giveth Not as the World Giveth

Jeffrey R. Holland April 2021

In that regard, may I speak for a moment about the absence in some quarters of these principles of righteousness in our time.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/23holland?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Infuriating Unfairness Infuriating Unfairness

Dale G. Renlund April 2021

In unfair situations, one of our tasks is to trust that “all that is unfair about life can be made right through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.” Jesus Christ overcame the world and “absorbed” all unfairness.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/25renlund?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

What Has Our Savior Done for Us? What Has Our Savior Done for Us?

Dallin H. Oaks April 2021

The Resurrection also gives us a powerful incentive to keep the commandments of God during our mortal lives.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/35oaks?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul

Ulisses Soares April 2021

While through His sacrifice the Savior unconditionally removed the effects of physical death, He did not eliminate our personal responsibility to repent for the sins we commit.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/41soares?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

The Exquisite Gift of the Son The Exquisite Gift of the Son

Matthew S. Holland October 2020

Alma’s imagery reflects the sobering reality that at some point the full, excruciating guilt of every sin we commit must be felt.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/26holland?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God

Dale G. Renlund October 2020

The answer is no.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/55renlund?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

Ensuring a Righteous Judgment Ensuring a Righteous Judgment

James R. Rasband April 2020

A vital and peace-giving contribution of the Book of Mormon to our understanding of the Savior’s Atonement is its teaching that Christ’s merciful sacrifice fulfills all the demands of justice.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/13rasband?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion

Benjamin M. Z. Tai April 2020

The Savior has given us the Book of Mormon as a powerful tool to aid in conversion.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/27tai?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Hosanna and Hallelujah—The Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter Hosanna and Hallelujah—The Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter

Gerrit W. Gong April 2020

Significantly, the Book of Mormon describes the “power and resurrection of Christ”—the essence of Easter—in terms of two restorations.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/31gong?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

The Great Plan The Great Plan

Dallin H. Oaks April 2020

All of this is part of a divine plan whose purpose is to enable the children of God to be exalted and become like Him.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/51oaks?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Come and Belong Come and Belong

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2020

I believe most of us would tire very quickly of this sort of heavenly micromanagement.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/54uchtdorf?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

Trust in the Lord Trust in the Lord

Dallin H. Oaks October 2019

The wicked also suffer an additional bondage.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/17oaks?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

Deceive Me Not Deceive Me Not

Gary E. Stevenson October 2019

The words written so many centuries ago by a Book of Mormon prophet are especially relevant for our day: “Wickedness never was happiness.” May we recognize Satan’s deceptions for what they are.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/45stevenson?lang=eng&id=p38#p38

Holiness and the Plan of Happiness Holiness and the Plan of Happiness

Henry B. Eyring October 2019

That is what Heavenly Father; His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ; and the Holy Ghost have offered every spirit child of Heavenly Father who now lives, will live, or ever has lived in this world.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/51eyring?lang=eng&id=p2#p2

Giving Our Spirits Control over Our Bodies Giving Our Spirits Control over Our Bodies

M. Russell Ballard October 2019

During this past year, I have pondered more intently than ever before about our Heavenly Father’s plan.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/53ballard?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

Where Will This Lead? Where Will This Lead?

Dallin H. Oaks April 2019

My brethren, and my sisters who may view or read what I say here, I hope you know why your leaders give the teachings and counsel we give.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/35oaks?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

“Come, Follow Me” “Come, Follow Me”

Russell M. Nelson April 2019

We miss our daughter greatly.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/46nelson?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

Cleansed by Repentance Cleansed by Repentance

Dallin H. Oaks April 2019

The judgment most commonly described in the scriptures is the Final Judgment that follows the Resurrection (see 2 Nephi 9:15).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/51oaks?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

The Father The Father

Brian K. Ashton October 2018

The scriptures call this the plan of salvation.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/the-father?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

Taking upon Ourselves the Name of Jesus Christ Taking upon Ourselves the Name of Jesus Christ

Robert C. Gay October 2018

God will work wonders among us as we sanctify ourselves.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/taking-upon-ourselves-the-name-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

Wilt Thou Be Made Whole? Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?

Matthew L. Carpenter October 2018

Ultimately, we know that every physical ailment, malady, or imperfection will be healed in the Resurrection.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/wilt-thou-be-made-whole?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

Am I a Child of God? Am I a Child of God?

Brian K. Taylor April 2018

After several months, Jen was finally able to complete the task every day.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/am-i-a-child-of-god?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

Take the Holy Spirit as Your Guide Take the Holy Spirit as Your Guide

Larry Y. Wilson April 2018

To quicken means to make alive.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/take-the-holy-spirit-as-your-guide?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Prepare to Meet God Prepare to Meet God

Quentin L. Cook April 2018

As we look around, we see the devastation of wickedness and addiction at every turn.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/prepare-to-meet-god?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

Turn On Your Light Turn On Your Light

Sharon Eubank October 2017

And finally, the fifth is to do one through four in happy ways.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/turn-on-your-light?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

Repentance Is Always Positive Repentance Is Always Positive

Stephen W. Owen October 2017

Too often we think of repentance as something miserable and depressing.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/repentance-is-always-positive?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life Be Like without It? The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life Be Like without It?

Russell M. Nelson October 2017

This last comment made me reflect on my life decades ago as a young surgical resident.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/the-book-of-mormon-what-would-your-life-be-like-without-it?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

His Daily Guiding Hand His Daily Guiding Hand

M. Joseph Brough April 2017

Heavenly Father’s commandments are key components of the care package.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/his-daily-guiding-hand?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

Our Father’s Glorious Plan Our Father’s Glorious Plan

Weatherford T. Clayton April 2017

Because Heavenly Father loves us, He wants us to have the greatest gift He can give, the gift of eternal life.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/our-fathers-glorious-plan?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

Stand Up Inside and Be All In Stand Up Inside and Be All In

Gary B. Sabin April 2017

In reality, it is much easier to be “all in” than partially in.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/stand-up-inside-and-be-all-in?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

The Godhead and the Plan of Salvation The Godhead and the Plan of Salvation

Dallin H. Oaks April 2017

Questions like “Where did we come from?” “Why are we here?” and “Where are we going?” are answered in what the scriptures call the “plan of salvation,” the “great plan of happiness,” or the “plan of redemption” (Alma 42:5, 8, 11).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/the-godhead-and-the-plan-of-salvation?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

The Voice of Warning The Voice of Warning

D. Todd Christofferson April 2017

Far from being anxious to condemn, our Heavenly Father and our Savior seek our happiness and plead with us to repent, knowing full well that “wickedness never was [and never will be] happiness.” So Ezekiel and every prophet before and since, speaking the word of God out of a full heart, have warned all who will to turn away from Satan, the enemy of their souls, and “choose liberty and eternal life, through the great Mediator of all men.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/the-voice-of-warning?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

To the Friends and Investigators of the Church To the Friends and Investigators of the Church

Joaquin E. Costa April 2017

The final experience I’d like to share is about repentance.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/to-the-friends-and-investigators-of-the-church?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

The Master Healer The Master Healer

Carole M. Stephens October 2016

As we increase our understanding of the doctrine of Christ, we soon discover that we are developing a deeper understanding of “the great plan of happiness.” We also recognize that our Savior, Jesus Christ, is at the very heart of the plan.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/the-master-healer?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Am I Good Enough? Will I Make It? Am I Good Enough? Will I Make It?

J. Devn Cornish October 2016

And Alma proclaimed, “Behold, I say unto you, wickedness never was happiness.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/am-i-good-enough-will-i-make-it?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus

Quentin L. Cook October 2016

This was apparently the position taken by Corianton, the son of Alma the Younger in the Book of Mormon.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/valiant-in-the-testimony-of-jesus?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

“Abide in My Love” “Abide in My Love”

D. Todd Christofferson October 2016

God will always love us, but He cannot save us in our sins.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/abide-in-my-love?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

The Righteous Judge The Righteous Judge

Lynn G. Robbins October 2016

In the world, it is an earthly judge who condemns a man and locks him in prison.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/the-righteous-judge?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

The Healing Ointment of Forgiveness The Healing Ointment of Forgiveness

Kevin R. Duncan April 2016

This simply is not the case.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/the-healing-ointment-of-forgiveness?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

Fathers Fathers

D. Todd Christofferson April 2016

“And now, my son, this was the ministry unto which ye were called, to declare these glad tidings unto this people, to prepare their minds; or rather … that they may prepare the minds of their children to hear the word at the time of his coming.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/fathers?lang=eng&id=p41#p41

Always Remember Him Always Remember Him

Gerrit W. Gong April 2016

The scriptures describe resurrection as “every limb and joint shall be restored to … their proper and perfect frame,” and “even a hair of the head shall not be lost.” That being so, please consider how it is that our Savior’s perfect, resurrected body still bears the wounds in His side and the nail prints in His hands and feet.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/always-remember-him?lang=eng&id=p46#p46

And There Shall Be No More Death And There Shall Be No More Death

Paul V. Johnson April 2016

The Resurrection is brought to pass by the Atonement of Jesus Christ and is pivotal to the great plan of salvation.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/and-there-shall-be-no-more-death?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

The Pleasing Word of God The Pleasing Word of God

Francisco J. Viñas October 2015

One of the possible answers is that “a punishment [was] affixed, and a just law given, which brought [about] remorse of conscience” (Alma 42:18; see also verse 16).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/the-pleasing-word-of-god?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

Shipshape and Bristol Fashion: Be Temple Worthy—in Good Times and Bad Times Shipshape and Bristol Fashion: Be Temple Worthy—in Good Times and Bad Times

Quentin L. Cook October 2015

Happiness in this life and happiness in the life to come are interconnected by righteousness.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/shipshape-and-bristol-fashion-be-temple-worthy-in-good-times-and-bad-times?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

The Plan of Happiness The Plan of Happiness

Boyd K. Packer April 2015

Alma told his son Corianton, “Know ye not, my son, that these things are an abomination in the sight of the Lord; yea, most abominable above all sins save it be the shedding of innocent blood or denying the Holy Ghost?” (Alma 39:5).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/the-plan-of-happiness?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

Therefore They Hushed Their Fears Therefore They Hushed Their Fears

David A. Bednar April 2015

Every person who has lived or will yet live upon the earth “shall be brought to stand before the bar of God, to be judged of him according to [his or her] works whether they be good or whether they be evil” (Mosiah 16:10).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/therefore-they-hushed-their-fears?lang=eng&id=p39#p39

Why Marriage, Why Family Why Marriage, Why Family

D. Todd Christofferson April 2015

Prophets have revealed that we first existed as intelligences and that we were given form, or spirit bodies, by God, thus becoming His spirit children—sons and daughters of heavenly parents.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/why-marriage-why-family?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

Truly Good and without Guile Truly Good and without Guile

Michael T. Ringwood April 2015

In addition to speaking to Shiblon, Alma also spoke about him to Corianton.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/truly-good-and-without-guile?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

The Gift of Grace The Gift of Grace

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2015

Through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the plan of mercy appeases the demands of justice “and [brings] about means unto men that they may have faith unto repentance.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/the-gift-of-grace?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

Free Forever, to Act for Themselves Free Forever, to Act for Themselves

D. Todd Christofferson October 2014

But as a consequence of being perfectly just, there are some things God cannot do.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/free-forever-to-act-for-themselves?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

The Preparatory Priesthood The Preparatory Priesthood

Henry B. Eyring October 2014

The Lord’s plan for His work is filled with preparation.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/the-preparatory-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

Sustaining the Prophets Sustaining the Prophets

Russell M. Nelson October 2014

My dear brothers and sisters, if the Restoration did anything, it shattered the age-old myth that God had stopped talking to His children.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/sustaining-the-prophets?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

The Sacrament and the Atonement The Sacrament and the Atonement

James J. Hamula October 2014

With torn and broken bread, we signify that we remember the physical body of Jesus Christ—a body that was buffeted with pains, afflictions, and temptations of every kind, a body that bore a burden of anguish sufficient to bleed at every pore, a body whose flesh was torn and whose heart was broken in crucifixion.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/the-sacrament-and-the-atonement?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

The Book The Book

Allan F. Packer October 2014

The family is the center of the plan of salvation and perhaps why it is also called the “great plan of happiness.” President Boyd K.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/the-book?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

“I Have Given You an Example” “I Have Given You an Example”

Richard G. Scott April 2014

There is no doctrine more fundamental to our work than the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/i-have-given-you-an-example?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

The Choice Generation The Choice Generation

Randall L. Ridd April 2014

Remember that God “granteth unto men according to their desire” (Alma 29:4) and that He “will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts” (D&C 137:9; see also Alma 41:3).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/the-choice-generation?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

D. Todd Christofferson April 2014

Having satisfied the demands of justice, Christ now steps into the place of justice; or we might say He is justice, just as He is love.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/the-resurrection-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

To My Grandchildren To My Grandchildren

Henry B. Eyring October 2013

Alma expressed that hope to his son Corianton in these words: “Therefore, according to justice, the plan of redemption could not be brought about, only on conditions of repentance of men in this probationary state, yea, this preparatory state; for except it were for these conditions, mercy could not take effect except it should destroy the work of justice.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/to-my-grandchildren?lang=eng&id=p41#p41

No Other Gods No Other Gods

Dallin H. Oaks October 2013

For Latter-day Saints, God’s commandments are based on and inseparable from God’s plan for His children—the great plan of salvation.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/no-other-gods?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Decisions for Eternity Decisions for Eternity

Russell M. Nelson October 2013

The aging process is also a gift from God, as is death.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/decisions-for-eternity?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

The Savior Wants to Forgive The Savior Wants to Forgive

Craig A. Cardon April 2013

No one need suppose that this forgiveness comes without repentance.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/the-savior-wants-to-forgive?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

The Lord’s Way The Lord’s Way

Stanley G. Ellis April 2013

In fact, God has the way to live, to love, to help, to pray, to talk, to interact with each other, to lead, to marry, to raise children, to learn, to know the truth, to share the gospel, to choose wisely what we eat, etc.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/the-lords-way?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

We Believe in Being Chaste We Believe in Being Chaste

David A. Bednar April 2013

To some degree, the natural man described by King Benjamin is alive and well in each of us (see Mosiah 3:19).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/we-believe-in-being-chaste?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Catch the Wave Catch the Wave

Russell M. Nelson April 2013

In addition, the Restoration added knowledge that Saints had anciently.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/catch-the-wave?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

Obedience to Law Is Liberty Obedience to Law Is Liberty

L. Tom Perry April 2013

God reveals to His prophets that there are moral absolutes.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/obedience-to-law-is-liberty?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

Can Ye Feel So Now? Can Ye Feel So Now?

Quentin L. Cook October 2012

Sexual immorality and impure thoughts violate the standard established by the Savior.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/can-ye-feel-so-now?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

Of Regrets and Resolutions Of Regrets and Resolutions

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2012

And then we depart.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/of-regrets-and-resolutions?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

First Observe, Then Serve First Observe, Then Serve

Linda K. Burton October 2012

Almost 40 years ago my husband and I went to the temple for our Friday night date.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/first-observe-then-serve?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

Thanks Be to God Thanks Be to God

Russell M. Nelson April 2012

If the body’s capacity for normal function, defense, repair, regulation, and regeneration were to prevail without limit, life here would continue in perpetuity.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/thanks-be-to-god?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

The Race of Life The Race of Life

Thomas S. Monson April 2012

“And then shall it come to pass, that the spirits of those who are righteous are received into a state of happiness, which is called paradise, a state of rest, a state of peace, where they shall rest from all their troubles and from all care, and sorrow.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/the-race-of-life?lang=eng&id=p46#p46

Counsel to Youth Counsel to Youth

Boyd K. Packer October 2011

The gospel plan is “the great plan of happiness.” The family is the center of that plan.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/counsel-to-youth?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

The Divine Gift of Repentance The Divine Gift of Repentance

D. Todd Christofferson October 2011

“That ye turn to the Lord with all your mind, might, and strength” (Alma 39:12–13; see also Mosiah 7:33; 3 Nephi 20:26; Mormon 9:6).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/the-divine-gift-of-repentance?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

Guided by the Holy Spirit Guided by the Holy Spirit

Boyd K. Packer April 2011

In another revelation, the Lord’s standard of morality commands that the sacred powers to beget life be protected and employed only between man and woman, husband and wife.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/guided-by-the-holy-spirit?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

Establishing a Christ-Centered Home Establishing a Christ-Centered Home

Richard J. Maynes April 2011

The ancient prophet Alma calls God’s plan for His children “the great plan of happiness.” The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, whom we sustain as prophets, seers, and revelators, have offered us this inspired counsel with regard to happiness and family life: “The family is ordained of God.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/establishing-a-christ-centered-home?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

Desire Desire

Dallin H. Oaks April 2011

Those whose highest desire is to acquire possessions fall into the trap of materialism.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/desire?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

The Miracle of the Atonement The Miracle of the Atonement

C. Scott Grow April 2011

The plan of salvation could not be brought about without an atonement.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/the-miracle-of-the-atonement?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

Agency: Essential to the Plan of Life Agency: Essential to the Plan of Life

Robert D. Hales October 2010

Our agency—our ability to choose and act for ourselves—was an essential element of this plan.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/agency-essential-to-the-plan-of-life?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

“Come unto Me with Full Purpose of Heart, and I Shall Heal You” “Come unto Me with Full Purpose of Heart, and I Shall Heal You”

Patrick Kearon October 2010

But before their conversion, remember their state: they were living in what the scriptures call “open rebellion against God.” Their rebellious hearts sentenced them to live “in a state contrary to the nature of happiness” because they had “gone contrary to the nature of God.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/come-unto-me-with-full-purpose-of-heart-and-i-shall-heal-you?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Cleansing the Inner Vessel Cleansing the Inner Vessel

Boyd K. Packer October 2010

In our day the dreadful influence of pornography is like unto a plague sweeping across the world, infecting one here and one there, relentlessly trying to invade every home, most frequently through the husband and father.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/cleansing-the-inner-vessel?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

Courageous Parenting Courageous Parenting

Larry R. Lawrence October 2010

I am inspired every time I read these courageous words from Alma: “And now the Spirit of the Lord doth say unto me: Command thy children to do good … ; therefore I command you, my son, in the fear of God, that ye refrain from your iniquities” (Alma 39:12).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/courageous-parenting?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

Rest unto Your Souls Rest unto Your Souls

Per G. Malm October 2010

Along our way we are aided in our choices through the sustaining influence of the Spirit.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/rest-unto-your-souls?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

What Have You Done with My Name? What Have You Done with My Name?

Mervyn B. Arnold October 2010

Sister Arnold learned that our kind, wise, and loving Heavenly Father has given us commandments not to restrict us, as the adversary would have us believe, but to bless our lives and to protect our good name and our legacy for future generations—just as they had for Lehi and Nephi.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/what-have-you-done-with-my-name?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

The Blessing of Scripture The Blessing of Scripture

D. Todd Christofferson April 2010

God uses scripture to unmask erroneous thinking, false traditions, and sin with its devastating effects.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/the-blessing-of-scripture?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Things Pertaining to Righteousness Things Pertaining to Righteousness

Francisco J. Viñas April 2010

Different prophets in different times warned us of another tragedy that is less perceptible but not less important, and this is the “awful death [that] cometh upon the wicked; for they die as to things pertaining to things of righteousness; for they are unclean, and no unclean thing can inherit the kingdom of God” (Alma 40:26).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/things-pertaining-to-righteousness?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

Love and Law Love and Law

Dallin H. Oaks October 2009

Some seem to value God’s love because of their hope that His love is so great and so unconditional that it will mercifully excuse them from obeying His laws.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/love-and-law?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

“Repent … That I May Heal You” “Repent … That I May Heal You”

Neil L. Andersen October 2009

Alma warned, “Do not endeavor to excuse yourself in the least point.” When we “pull the shades down,” we stop believing that spiritual voice inviting us to change.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/repent-that-i-may-heal-you?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

Prayer and Promptings Prayer and Promptings

Boyd K. Packer October 2009

As children of God, we learn we are part of His “great plan of happiness” (Alma 42:8).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/prayer-and-promptings?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

Hold On Hold On

Ann M. Dibb October 2009

We may feel as though we are holding on to what may seem to be a one-inch lip of steel girder.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/hold-on?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

Stewardship—a Sacred Trust Stewardship—a Sacred Trust

Quentin L. Cook October 2009

We are aware that there are those who have already engaged in conduct inconsistent with this sacred standard of morality.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/stewardship-a-sacred-trust?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

Moral Discipline Moral Discipline

D. Todd Christofferson October 2009

Seeking to be neutral about the gospel is, in reality, to reject the existence of God and His authority.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/moral-discipline?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

Learning the Lessons of the Past Learning the Lessons of the Past

M. Russell Ballard April 2009

With all my heart I hope and pray that you will be wise enough to learn the lessons of the past.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/learning-the-lessons-of-the-past?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

Our Father’s Plan—Big Enough for All His Children Our Father’s Plan—Big Enough for All His Children

Quentin L. Cook April 2009

At death, righteous spirits live in a temporary state called paradise.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/our-fathers-plan-big-enough-for-all-his-children?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

Counsel to Young Men Counsel to Young Men

Boyd K. Packer April 2009

At noon today four young men, all grandsons, came to visit us.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/counsel-to-young-men?lang=eng&id=p61#p61

Winning the War against Evil Winning the War against Evil

James J. Hamula October 2008

In referring to the perils of our day, I do not intend to inspire fear, but soberness.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/winning-the-war-against-evil?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

Celestial Marriage Celestial Marriage

Russell M. Nelson October 2008

My beloved brethren and sisters, I am deeply grateful for each of you.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/celestial-marriage?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

Salvation and Exaltation Salvation and Exaltation

Russell M. Nelson April 2008

Thanks to God’s great plan of happiness, families can be together forever—as exalted beings.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/salvation-and-exaltation?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

Restoring Faith in the Family Restoring Faith in the Family

Kenneth Johnson April 2008

With knowledge of the “great plan of happiness,” we have the opportunity and also the responsibility to help restore faith in the family.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/restoring-faith-in-the-family?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

Do You Know Who You Are? Do You Know Who You Are?

Dean R. Burgess April 2008

Alma called it “the great plan of happiness” (Alma 42:8), a plan that God prepared for you and for each of us.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/do-you-know-who-you-are?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

A Book with a Promise A Book with a Promise

Craig C. Christensen April 2008

Additionally, we explained that the Book of Mormon is a book that teaches “the great plan of happiness” (Alma 42:8; see also vv.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/a-book-with-a-promise?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

Mrs. Patton—the Story Continues Mrs. Patton—the Story Continues

Thomas S. Monson October 2007

Arthur Patton died quickly.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/mrs-patton-the-story-continues?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

Scriptural Witnesses Scriptural Witnesses

Russell M. Nelson October 2007

These three degrees of glory relate to postmortal life.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/scriptural-witnesses?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

Truth: The Foundation of Correct Decisions Truth: The Foundation of Correct Decisions

Richard G. Scott October 2007

With the enormity of what we can in just the smallest way begin to understand and certainly in no way fully comprehend, how grateful we must be that this God of unfathomable capacities is our Father.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/truth-the-foundation-of-correct-decisions?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

Message to My Grandsons Message to My Grandsons

James E. Faust April 2007

We are all accountable for our actions.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/message-to-my-grandsons?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

“I Am Clean” “I Am Clean”

Gordon B. Hinckley April 2007

387,750 missionaries have entered the mission field, which represents almost 40 percent of the missionaries who have ever served in this dispensation—that is, 40 percent in the 12 most recent years of the 177 years since the Church was organized.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/i-am-clean?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

The Healing Power of Forgiveness The Healing Power of Forgiveness

James E. Faust April 2007

Of course, society needs to be protected from hardened criminals, because mercy cannot rob justice.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/the-healing-power-of-forgiveness?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

Point of Safe Return Point of Safe Return

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2007

The prophet Alma, who was reclaimed from sin to happiness by God’s forgiveness, declared, “Wickedness never was happiness” (Alma 41:10).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/point-of-safe-return?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

Remembering, Repenting, and Changing Remembering, Repenting, and Changing

Julie B. Beck April 2007

This is what happened to Corianton in the Book of Mormon.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/remembering-repenting-and-changing?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

Discipleship Discipleship

James E. Faust October 2006

The disciples of Christ receive a call to not only forsake the pursuit of worldly things but to carry the cross daily.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/discipleship?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

The Great Plan of Happiness The Great Plan of Happiness

Marcus B. Nash October 2006

“And now, my son, all men that are … in a carnal state … are without God in the world, and they have gone contrary to the nature of God; therefore, they are in a state contrary to the nature of happiness” (Alma 41:10–11).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/the-great-plan-of-happiness?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

Wherefore, Settle This in Your Hearts Wherefore, Settle This in Your Hearts

Larry W. Gibbons October 2006

You lived with your Heavenly Father in a premortal life.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/wherefore-settle-this-in-your-hearts?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

“I Will Remember Your Sins No More” “I Will Remember Your Sins No More”

Boyd K. Packer April 2006

Two of Alma’s sons—Shiblon and Corianton, the youngest—were on a mission to the Zoramites.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/04/i-will-remember-your-sins-no-more?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Nurturing Marriage Nurturing Marriage

Russell M. Nelson April 2006

Marriage is both a commandment and an exalting principle of the gospel.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/04/nurturing-marriage?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

The Great Plan of Happiness The Great Plan of Happiness

Earl C. Tingey April 2006

Alma refers to the Atonement as “the great plan of happiness.” I shall use that phrase to describe the beautiful doctrine we know as the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/04/the-great-plan-of-happiness?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

The Sanctity of the Body The Sanctity of the Body

Susan W. Tanner October 2005

These sacred bodies, for which we are so grateful, suffer from natural limitations.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/the-sanctity-of-the-body?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

Jesus Christ—the Master Healer Jesus Christ—the Master Healer

Russell M. Nelson October 2005

The gift of resurrection is the Lord’s consummate act of healing.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/jesus-christ-the-master-healer?lang=eng&id=p52#p52

The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ—Plain and Precious Things The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ—Plain and Precious Things

Boyd K. Packer April 2005

A few words or a phrase in a verse, such as “wickedness never was happiness” (Alma 41:10), will tell you of the reality of the evil one and how he works.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/the-book-of-mormon-another-testament-of-jesus-christ-plain-and-precious-things?lang=eng&id=p41#p41

Now Is the Time to Prepare Now Is the Time to Prepare

Russell M. Nelson April 2005

Death is a necessary component of our eternal existence.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/now-is-the-time-to-prepare?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

Be Thou an Example Be Thou an Example

Thomas S. Monson April 2005

Remember the words from the Book of Mormon: “Wickedness never was happiness.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/be-thou-an-example?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

Peace of Conscience and Peace of Mind Peace of Conscience and Peace of Mind

Richard G. Scott October 2004

I testify that of all the necessary steps to repentance, the most critically important is for you to have a conviction that forgiveness comes in and through Jesus Christ.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/10/peace-of-conscience-and-peace-of-mind?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

Be Not Deceived Be Not Deceived

Dallin H. Oaks October 2004

In other words, if we indulge in drugs or pornography or other evils that the Apostle called sowing to the flesh, eternal law dictates that we harvest corruption rather than life eternal.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/10/be-not-deceived?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

The Church Grows Stronger The Church Grows Stronger

Gordon B. Hinckley April 2004

May heaven smile upon you.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/the-church-grows-stronger?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

Do Not Fear Do Not Fear

Boyd K. Packer April 2004

Alma called the plan of salvation “the great plan of happiness” (Alma 42:8; see also 2 Nephi 11:5; Alma 12:25; 17:16; 34:9; 41:2; 42:5, 11–13, 15, 31; Moses 6:62).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/do-not-fear?lang=eng&id=p52#p52

The Atonement: All for All The Atonement: All for All

Bruce C. Hafen April 2004

What possible pearl could be worth such a price—for Him and for us?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/the-atonement-all-for-all?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

How to Live Well amid Increasing Evil How to Live Well amid Increasing Evil

Richard G. Scott April 2004

Consider the lives of those who create what for some are captivating images of life.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/how-to-live-well-amid-increasing-evil?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

“The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected” “The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected”

Boyd K. Packer October 2003

We learned about the plan of redemption—“the great plan of happiness.” We came to earth to be tested and to gain experience, with a promise that “through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/the-standard-of-truth-has-been-erected?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

Press Forward and Be Steadfast Press Forward and Be Steadfast

Elaine S. Dalton April 2003

In the margin she had written, “I want to marry a man like Moroni.” Seven years later, she did!

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/press-forward-and-be-steadfast?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

But If Not But If Not

Lance B. Wickman October 2002

Still, we mortals quite naturally want to know the why.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/but-if-not?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”

Russell M. Nelson October 2002

Jesus declared that a day of judgment would come.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/blessed-are-the-peacemakers?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

To Be Free of Heavy Burdens To Be Free of Heavy Burdens

Richard G. Scott October 2002

Do you find yourself in a similar circumstance?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/to-be-free-of-heavy-burdens?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

Fun and Happiness Fun and Happiness

Claudio R. M. Costa October 2002

Being obedient to God’s commandments, we will live happily for all eternity.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/fun-and-happiness?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

For Thy Good For Thy Good

Richard C. Edgley April 2002

However, an understanding of Christ’s plan of redemption helps put it all into perspective.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/for-thy-good?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

How Firm Our Foundation How Firm Our Foundation

Russell M. Nelson April 2002

Before the foundation of the earth, the plan of salvation was prepared.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/how-firm-our-foundation?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom

M. Russell Ballard April 2002

As President Hinckley instructed the brethren last night, there is no peace in sin.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/the-peaceable-things-of-the-kingdom?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope

James E. Faust October 2001

The Atonement and the Resurrection accomplish many things.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/the-atonement-our-greatest-hope?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

Our Father’s Plan Our Father’s Plan

Christoffel Golden Jr. October 2001

Likewise, latter-day revelation reveals that our Heavenly Father ordained a great plan of happiness for all of His spirit children who had kept their first estate.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/our-fathers-plan?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ

Boyd K. Packer October 2001

The purpose of mortal life and death;

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/the-book-of-mormon-another-testament-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

Beware of Murmuring Beware of Murmuring

H. Ross Workman October 2001

I can understand in some small part how joyful the Lord must be when His servants obey without murmuring.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/beware-of-murmuring?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

“The Touch of the Master’s Hand” “The Touch of the Master’s Hand”

Boyd K. Packer April 2001

A harrow is a frame with spikes through it.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/the-touch-of-the-masters-hand?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings

Russell M. Nelson April 2001

I have learned that temple blessings are most meaningful when death takes a loved one away from the family circle.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/personal-preparation-for-temple-blessings?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

“Plow in Hope” “Plow in Hope”

Neal A. Maxwell April 2001

The results are contradictory mixtures, such as boredom and violence.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/plow-in-hope?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Focus and Priorities Focus and Priorities

Dallin H. Oaks April 2001

As regards property, Jesus taught that “a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth” (Luke 12:15).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/focus-and-priorities?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

The Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus The Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus

D. Todd Christofferson October 2000

Christian theologians have long wrestled with the question, What is the destiny of the countless billions who have lived and died with no knowledge of Jesus?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/the-redemption-of-the-dead-and-the-testimony-of-jesus?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

The Tugs and Pulls of the World The Tugs and Pulls of the World

Neal A. Maxwell October 2000

Many individuals preoccupied by the cares of the world are not necessarily in transgression.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/the-tugs-and-pulls-of-the-world?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

Satan’s Bag of Snipes Satan’s Bag of Snipes

Richard C. Edgley October 2000

Alma reminded his wayward son, Corianton, regarding sexual impurity: “Know ye not, my son, that these things are an abomination in the sight of the Lord?” (Alma 39:5).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/satans-bag-of-snipes?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

The Enemy Within The Enemy Within

James E. Faust October 2000

Some people wear masks of decency and outward righteousness but live lives of deception, believing that, like Dr.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/the-enemy-within?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

“Write upon My Heart” “Write upon My Heart”

Henry B. Eyring October 2000

But there is one need even the hardened and proud person cannot believe they can meet for themselves.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/write-upon-my-heart?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

Resurrection Resurrection

Dallin H. Oaks April 2000

Alma also taught that in the resurrection “all things shall be restored to their proper and perfect frame” (Alma 40:23).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/resurrection?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

Keep an Eternal Perspective Keep an Eternal Perspective

Jay E. Jensen April 2000

The sequence in the teaching process from this verse is that our Heavenly Father first taught Adam and Eve the plan of redemption; then He gave them commandments.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/keep-an-eternal-perspective?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

The Creation The Creation

Russell M. Nelson April 2000

The entire Creation was planned by God.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/the-creation?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

Growing into the Priesthood Growing into the Priesthood

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1999

God’s love is complete and without limit for you and for all mankind.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/growing-into-the-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

A Testimony of the Book of Mormon A Testimony of the Book of Mormon

Russell M. Nelson October 1999

This unique mortal mission of the Lord—the gospel as He defined it—we know as the Atonement.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/a-testimony-of-the-book-of-mormon?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

The Aaronic Priesthood and the Sacrament The Aaronic Priesthood and the Sacrament

Dallin H. Oaks October 1998

Nephi described three manifestations of the ministering of angels when he reminded his rebellious brothers that (1) they had “seen an angel,” (2) they had “heard his voice from time to time,” and (3) also that an angel had “spoken unto [them] in a still small voice” though they were “past feeling” and “could not feel his words” (1 Ne.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/the-aaronic-priesthood-and-the-sacrament?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

Personal Purity Personal Purity

Jeffrey R. Holland October 1998

Why is this matter of sexual relationships so severe that fire is almost always the metaphor, with passion pictured vividly in flames?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/personal-purity?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

We Are Children of God We Are Children of God

Russell M. Nelson October 1998

If these qualities of normal function, defense, repair, regeneration, and regulation were to prevail in perpetuity, life here would continue without limit.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/we-are-children-of-god?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

Universal Application of the Gospel Universal Application of the Gospel

J. Kent Jolley October 1997

After several visits to one of these families, I challenged the father, who had been inactive for almost 40 years, to become fully active in the Church and to participate in the temple preparation classes.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/10/universal-application-of-the-gospel?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Washed Clean Washed Clean

Boyd K. Packer April 1997

I could understand that.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/04/washed-clean?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

“True to the Truth” “True to the Truth”

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1997

We must be “true to the truth” and stay on the “strait and narrow path which leads to eternal life.” Remember Alma’s counsel to his son Corianton: “Suffer not yourself to be led away by any vain or foolish thing.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/04/true-to-the-truth?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Converts and Young Men Converts and Young Men

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1997

It is not God who has given us the spirit of fear; this comes from the adversary.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/04/converts-and-young-men?lang=eng&id=p51#p51

Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer

Richard G. Scott April 1997

I know that “there is no other way nor means whereby man can be saved, only through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ.” I witness that Jesus Christ atoned “for the sins of the world, to bring about the plan of mercy, to appease the demands of justice, that God might be a perfect, just God, and a merciful God also.” I testify that except for the Atonement of the Holy Redeemer, the demands of justice would prevent every soul born on earth from returning to the presence of God to partake of His ...

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/04/jesus-christ-our-redeemer?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

The Atonement The Atonement

Russell M. Nelson October 1996

Adam and Eve, as mortal beings, were instructed to “worship the Lord their God, and … offer the firstlings of their flocks, for an offering unto the Lord.” They were further instructed that “the life of the flesh is in the blood: … for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.” Probation, procreation, and aging were all components of—and physical death was essential to—God’s “great plan of happiness.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/the-atonement?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

“Woman, Why Weepest Thou?” “Woman, Why Weepest Thou?”

James E. Faust October 1996

The resolution promised by the Atonement and the Resurrection continues in eternity.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/woman-why-weepest-thou?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

Christians in Belief and Action Christians in Belief and Action

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1996

Our faith in the Lord moves us to the second principle of the gospel: repentance.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/christians-in-belief-and-action?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness

Richard G. Scott October 1996

The scriptures record, “And I, God, created man … ; male and female created I them.” This was done spiritually in your premortal existence when you lived in the presence of your Father in Heaven.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/the-joy-of-living-the-great-plan-of-happiness?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

“If Thou Wilt Enter into Life, Keep the Commandments” “If Thou Wilt Enter into Life, Keep the Commandments”

Robert D. Hales April 1996

Brethren, choosing to live the commandments frees us from the shackles of sin and allows us to experience true happiness.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/if-thou-wilt-enter-into-life-keep-the-commandments?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

Stay on the True Course Stay on the True Course

Carlos E. Asay April 1996

It must be remembered that “wickedness never was happiness” and never will be.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/stay-on-the-true-course?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

The Brilliant Morning of Forgiveness The Brilliant Morning of Forgiveness

Boyd K. Packer October 1995

Alma bluntly told his wayward son that “repentance could not come unto men except there were a punishment.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/the-brilliant-morning-of-forgiveness?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

“Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father” “Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1995

The end rule is “according to [our] desires … shall it be done unto [us]” (D&C 11:17), “for I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts” (D&C 137:9; see also Alma 41:5; D&C 6:20, 27).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/swallowed-up-in-the-will-of-the-father?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

Patience—A Heavenly Virtue Patience—A Heavenly Virtue

Thomas S. Monson October 1995

Sometimes the tables are reversed.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/patience-a-heavenly-virtue?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

“The Shield of Faith” “The Shield of Faith”

Boyd K. Packer April 1995

The great plan of happiness (see Alma 42:8, 16) revealed to prophets is the plan for a happy family.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/the-shield-of-faith?lang=eng&id=p41#p41

Hear the Prophet’s Voice and Obey Hear the Prophet’s Voice and Obey

Robert D. Hales April 1995

The desire of the prophets is to assist our Father in Heaven and his Son Jesus Christ in bringing about the great objectives of the plan of salvation, or, as one ancient prophet called it, “the great plan of happiness” (Alma 42:8).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/hear-the-prophets-voice-and-obey?lang=eng&id=p55#p55

Answers to Life’s Questions Answers to Life’s Questions

M. Russell Ballard April 1995

The prophet Alma called the plan “the great plan of happiness” (Alma 42:8).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/answers-to-lifes-questions?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Mercy—The Divine Gift Mercy—The Divine Gift

Thomas S. Monson April 1995

In the Book of Mormon, Alma describes beautifully the foregoing with his words: “The plan of mercy could not be brought about except an atonement should be made; therefore God himself atoneth for the sins of the world, to bring about the plan of mercy, to appease the demands of justice, that God might be a perfect, just God, and a merciful God also.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/mercy-the-divine-gift?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

Marriage and the Great Plan of Happiness Marriage and the Great Plan of Happiness

Joe J. Christensen April 1995

Remember the central importance of your marriage.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/marriage-and-the-great-plan-of-happiness?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

Finding Forgiveness Finding Forgiveness

Richard G. Scott April 1995

The Redeemer can settle your individual account with justice and grant forgiveness through the merciful path of repentance.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/finding-forgiveness?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

Miracles of the Restoration Miracles of the Restoration

Jeffrey R. Holland October 1994

Yes, I testify that God has worked his will on Howard William Hunter.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/miracles-of-the-restoration?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

The Spirit of Elijah The Spirit of Elijah

Russell M. Nelson October 1994

Many travel the highways of life without a companion.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/the-spirit-of-elijah?lang=eng&id=p47#p47

“If a Man Die, Shall He Live Again?” “If a Man Die, Shall He Live Again?”

Carlos E. Asay April 1994

The real issue facing each of us is not Can I die?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/if-a-man-die-shall-he-live-again?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

Live in Obedience Live in Obedience

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1994

The commandments of the gospel come from a tender, loving Father whose laws are given to make us happy, to protect us, and to help us avoid the inescapable pain and misery that always result when we yield to Satan and give in to temptation.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/live-in-obedience?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

Jesus of Nazareth Jesus of Nazareth

David B. Haight April 1994

The prophet Alma taught that the plan of mercy required an atonement to be made by God himself “to appease the demands of justice,” that God might be a perfect, just, and merciful God (Alma 42:15).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/jesus-of-nazareth?lang=eng&id=p75#p75

Our Lord and Savior Our Lord and Savior

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1993

I would like today to emphasize the divinity of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (see Alma 42:16).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/our-lord-and-savior?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

A Mighty Change of Heart A Mighty Change of Heart

Spencer J. Condie October 1993

One of the powerful doctrines of the Book of Mormon is that we can, indeed we must, undergo a mighty change of heart (see Mosiah 5:2; Alma 5:14).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/a-mighty-change-of-heart?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

For Time and All Eternity For Time and All Eternity

Boyd K. Packer October 1993

In the great council in heaven, God’s plan was presented: the plan of salvation, the plan of redemption, the great plan of happiness.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/for-time-and-all-eternity?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Take Time for Your Children Take Time for Your Children

Ben B. Banks October 1993

It is not easy for children to stay clean and pure in today’s world.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/take-time-for-your-children?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

Constancy amid Change Constancy amid Change

Russell M. Nelson October 1993

But there is another personage about whom you should be reminded.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/constancy-amid-change?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

“The Great Plan of Happiness” “The Great Plan of Happiness”

Dallin H. Oaks October 1993

Questions like, Where did we come from?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/the-great-plan-of-happiness?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

The Search for Happiness The Search for Happiness

W. Eugene Hansen October 1993

Isn’t that true?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/the-search-for-happiness?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

Divine Forgiveness Divine Forgiveness

Ronald E. Poelman October 1993

We learn from the prophet Alma that we are subject to divine law, which all have transgressed in some respect, making us subject to the demands of justice (see Alma 42:14, 18).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/divine-forgiveness?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

Keeping Covenants Keeping Covenants

M. Russell Ballard April 1993

“We counsel you to choose to live a morally clean life.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/04/keeping-covenants?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

Miracles—Then and Now Miracles—Then and Now

Thomas S. Monson October 1992

“And then shall the righteous shine forth in the kingdom of God” (Alma 40:23, 25).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/miracles-then-and-now?lang=eng&id=p58#p58

Successful Living of Gospel Principles Successful Living of Gospel Principles

David B. Haight October 1992

The Lord has clearly commanded that parents are to teach their children to do good (see Alma 39:12)—to teach them “the doctrine of repentance, faith in Christ the Son of the living God, and of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of the hands, when eight years old, [or] the sin [shall] be upon the heads of the parents.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/successful-living-of-gospel-principles?lang=eng&id=p36#p36

Patience in Affliction Patience in Affliction

Angel Abrea April 1992

Based on that knowledge, cemented in a strong testimony of the attributes of our Heavenly Father, the faithful Latter-day Saint—instead of despairing because a goal on his or her agenda was not realized, because his or her timetable does not bring a solution to the problems, or because comfort does not come to calm the troubles of today—waits patiently for fulfillment of promises, according to the Lord’s timetable, the Lord who “knoweth all the times which are appointed unto man” (Alma 40:10).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/patience-in-affliction?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

Our Moral Environment Our Moral Environment

Boyd K. Packer April 1992

If we pollute our fountains of life, there will be penalties “exquisite” and “hard to bear” (see D&C 19:15), more than all of the physical pleasure ever could be worth.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/our-moral-environment?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

Doors of Death Doors of Death

Russell M. Nelson April 1992

Scriptures teach that death is essential to happiness: “Now behold, it was not expedient that man should be reclaimed from this temporal death, for that would destroy the great plan of happiness” (Alma 42:8; italics added; see also 2 Ne.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/doors-of-death?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Seeking the Good Seeking the Good

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1992

We should seek to be happy and cheerful and not allow Satan to overcome us with discouragement, despair, or depression.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/seeking-the-good?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

Joy and Mercy Joy and Mercy

Dallin H. Oaks October 1991

Our Creator wants us to be happy in this life.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/10/joy-and-mercy?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

The Moving of the Water The Moving of the Water

Boyd K. Packer April 1991

And, “the soul shall be restored to the body, and the body to the soul; yea, and every limb and joint shall be restored to its body; yea, even a hair of the head shall not be lost; but all things shall be restored to their proper and perfect frame” (Alma 40:23; italics added).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/the-moving-of-the-water?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

Repentance Repentance

F. Burton Howard April 1991

Of course we have the right to strive for happiness.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/repentance?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

The Straight and Narrow Way The Straight and Narrow Way

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1990

My brothers and sisters, I plead with you also to be certain that you do not cross over the lines of safety into the paths of immorality.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/10/the-straight-and-narrow-way?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

Choices Choices

Russell M. Nelson October 1990

As all will be resurrected, your physical body will then be restored to its proper and perfect frame (see Alma 11:43; 40:23).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/10/choices?lang=eng&id=p45#p45

The Resurrection The Resurrection

Hartman Rector, Jr. October 1990

Brothers and sisters, I would like to visit with you for a few moments this afternoon about the Resurrection and the importance of going home to our Heavenly Father in a clean condition.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/10/the-resurrection?lang=eng&id=p2#p2

Covenants Covenants

Boyd K. Packer October 1990

The laws of God are ordained to make us happy.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/10/covenants?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

“Endure It Well” “Endure It Well”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1990

We tend to think only in terms of our endurance, but it is God’s patient long-suffering which provides us with our chances to improve, affording us urgently needed developmental space or time (see Alma 42:4–5).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/endure-it-well?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

The Aaronic Priesthood: Return with Honor The Aaronic Priesthood: Return with Honor

Robert D. Hales April 1990

All of us on earth are winners because we chose to come to this mortal probation, which Alma described as a preparatory state (see Alma 12:24, 26; 34:32; 42:10, 13).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/the-aaronic-priesthood-return-with-honor?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

“One Small Step for a Man; One Giant Leap for Mankind” “One Small Step for a Man; One Giant Leap for Mankind”

Carlos E. Asay April 1990

He also learned that a soul in the early nineteenth century was just as precious unto God as a soul in Moses’ time or in the meridian of time, else why would the Lord appear?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/one-small-step-for-a-man-one-giant-leap-for-mankind?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

“An Eye Single to the Glory of God” “An Eye Single to the Glory of God”

Marlin K. Jensen October 1989

There is something particularly noble about the good works of those who act without restraint or compulsion and with no expectation of reward or recognition.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/an-eye-single-to-the-glory-of-god?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Chastity: The Source of True Manhood Chastity: The Source of True Manhood

Robert L. Backman October 1989

The full force of his actions was obvious to my tearful friend, who understood, at last, the reality of Alma’s words: “Wickedness never was happiness.” (Alma 41:10.)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/chastity-the-source-of-true-manhood?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

Running Your Marathon Running Your Marathon

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1989

On the other hand, Satan will try, at every step of the way, to lead you off course.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/running-your-marathon?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

To Young Women and Men To Young Women and Men

Boyd K. Packer April 1989

A great contribution to Christian doctrine is the explanation in the Book of Mormon of how justice and mercy and repentance and forgiveness work together to erase transgressions.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/04/to-young-women-and-men?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

University for Eternal Life University for Eternal Life

F. Enzio Busche April 1989

After Alma had spoken about repentance and desires of righteousness until the end of life, he said, “They … are redeemed of the Lord; … for behold, they are their own judges.” (Alma 41:7.) The Apostle Paul also explained, as stated in 1 Corinthians 11:31, “For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/04/university-for-eternal-life?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

Funerals—A Time for Reverence Funerals—A Time for Reverence

Boyd K. Packer October 1988

“Now behold, it was not expedient that man should be reclaimed from this temporal death, for that would destroy the great plan of happiness.” (Alma 42:8.)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/funerals-a-time-for-reverence?lang=eng&id=p54#p54

“Answer Me” “Answer Me”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1988

Of course God is forgiving!

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/answer-me?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

“What Think Ye of Christ?” “What Think Ye of Christ?”

Dallin H. Oaks October 1988

I testify with the prophet Alma that no man can be saved except he is cleansed from all stain, through the blood of Jesus Christ.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/what-think-ye-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p82#p82

An Invitation to Exaltation An Invitation to Exaltation

Thomas S. Monson April 1988

“And then shall it come to pass, that the spirits of those who are righteous are received into a state of happiness, which is called paradise, a state of rest, a state of peace, where they shall rest from all their troubles and from all care, and sorrow” (Alma 40:11–12).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/an-invitation-to-exaltation?lang=eng&id=p52#p52

To Help a Loved One in Need To Help a Loved One in Need

Richard G. Scott April 1988

Second—Do not condone the transgressions, but extend every hope and support to the transgressor.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/to-help-a-loved-one-in-need?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

Atonement, Agency, Accountability Atonement, Agency, Accountability

Boyd K. Packer April 1988

And they were restored.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/atonement-agency-accountability?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

“They’re Not Really Happy” “They’re Not Really Happy”

Glenn L. Pace October 1987

When all of the evidence is in, the world’s graduate school of hard knocks will teach what you young men were taught in the kindergarten of your spiritual training, “Wickedness never was happiness” (Alma 41:10).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/10/they-re-not-really-happy?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

The Will Within The Will Within

Thomas S. Monson April 1987

We have the example of Alma the Younger, who turned his back on sinful practices and wasteful ways.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/the-will-within?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

“Will I Be Happy?” “Will I Be Happy?”

James E. Faust April 1987

By the word of the Lord, all men and women are to practice chastity before marriage and fidelity after marriage.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/will-i-be-happy?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

“I Will Look unto the Lord” “I Will Look unto the Lord”

Marion D. Hanks October 1986

He had time now—and the disposition to listen and to think.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/10/i-will-look-unto-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

“God Will Yet Reveal” “God Will Yet Reveal”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1986

“Is it not as easy at this time for the Lord to send his angel to declare these glad tidings unto us as unto our children, or as after the time of his coming?” (Alma 39:18–19).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/10/god-will-yet-reveal?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

To the Young Women of the Church To the Young Women of the Church

Ezra Taft Benson October 1986

Consider carefully the words of the prophet Alma to his errant son, Corianton, “Forsake your sins, and go no more after the lusts of your eyes” (Alma 39:9).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/10/to-the-young-women-of-the-church?lang=eng&id=p53#p53

Cleansing the Inner Vessel Cleansing the Inner Vessel

Ezra Taft Benson April 1986

In the category of sins, the Book of Mormon places unchastity next to murder.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/cleansing-the-inner-vessel?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

To the “Youth of the Noble Birthright” To the “Youth of the Noble Birthright”

Ezra Taft Benson April 1986

Consider carefully the words of the prophet Alma to his errant son, Corianton, “Forsake your sins, and go no more after the lusts of your eyes.” (Alma 39:9.)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/to-the-youth-of-the-noble-birthright?lang=eng&id=p40#p40

Happiness Happiness

Jack H Goaslind April 1986

Our yearnings for happiness were implanted in our hearts by Deity.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/happiness?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

“Be of Good Cheer” “Be of Good Cheer”

Marvin J. Ashton April 1986

For many years President Ezra Taft Benson has reinforced his talks of love and guidance to our youth with the truth that wickedness never can be happiness.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/be-of-good-cheer?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

Worthy Fathers, Worthy Sons Worthy Fathers, Worthy Sons

Ezra Taft Benson October 1985

Alma reproved his son Corianton for his immoral behavior.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/worthy-fathers-worthy-sons?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

Let Mercy Temper Justice Let Mercy Temper Justice

Theodore M. Burton October 1985

“Do not suppose, because it has been spoken concerning restoration, that ye shall be restored from sin to happiness.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/let-mercy-temper-justice?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

“By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them” “By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them”

Dean L. Larsen October 1985

When we fail to measure up to this trust, we betray the covenants we have made.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/by-their-fruits-ye-shall-know-them?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

The Great Plan of the Eternal God The Great Plan of the Eternal God

Neal A. Maxwell April 1984

One of the great blessings flowing from amplifying, latter-day revelations is the crucial, doctrinal framework known as the marvelous plan of salvation, the plan of happiness, or the plan of mercy.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/04/the-great-plan-of-the-eternal-god?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

The Sure Sound of the Trumpet The Sure Sound of the Trumpet

Angel Abrea April 1984

“Suffer not yourself to be led away by any vain or foolish thing; suffer not the devil to lead away your heart … for when they saw your conduct they would not believe in my words.” (Alma 39:11.)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/04/the-sure-sound-of-the-trumpet?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

Repentance Repentance

F. Burton Howard April 1983

Ultimately, they look within.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/repentance?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

To Forgive Is Divine To Forgive Is Divine

Theodore M. Burton April 1983

My special assignment as a General Authority is to assist the First Presidency in bringing people who have committed serious sins back into the Church.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/to-forgive-is-divine?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

“He Is Risen” “He Is Risen”

Thomas S. Monson October 1981

“And then shall it come to pass, that the spirits of those who are righteous are received into a state of happiness, which is called paradise, a state of rest, a state of peace, where they shall rest from all their troubles and from all care, and sorrow.” (Alma 40:1, 11–12.)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/he-is-risen?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

“My Specialty Is Mercy” “My Specialty Is Mercy”

Marion D. Hanks October 1981

“Mercy claimeth all which is her own.” (Alma 42:23, 24.)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/my-specialty-is-mercy?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

The Net Gathers of Every Kind The Net Gathers of Every Kind

Neal A. Maxwell October 1980

Other newcomers have ceased trying to live “without God in the world,” a condition “contrary to the nature of happiness” (Alma 41:11).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/the-net-gathers-of-every-kind?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

To the Young Men of the Church To the Young Men of the Church

Robert L. Backman October 1980

In my lifetime, my young friends, I have discovered that happiness comes in keeping the commandments of God.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/to-the-young-men-of-the-church?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon

Marion G. Romney April 1980

They will be familiar with the great, fundamental, basic virtues; the Book of Mormon is full of instructions concerning them.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/04/the-book-of-mormon?lang=eng&id=p55#p55

Pornography—the Deadly Carrier Pornography—the Deadly Carrier

Thomas S. Monson October 1979

First, a return to righteousness.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/10/pornography-the-deadly-carrier?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

Trust in the Lord Trust in the Lord

Marion G. Romney April 1979

You will recall, of course, Alma’s teaching his son Corianton that unchastity is the most serious offense there is in the sight of God, save murder only (see Alma 39:3–5).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/trust-in-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

He Means Me He Means Me

Marion D. Hanks April 1979

Christ came to save us.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/he-means-me?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

The Blessings of Righteous Obedience The Blessings of Righteous Obedience

Delbert L. Stapley October 1977

Some people do not obey because they feel their free agency will be trampled upon if they consider themselves subservient to Church authorities or enter into binding ordinances.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/the-blessings-of-righteous-obedience?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

A Message to the Rising Generation A Message to the Rising Generation

Ezra Taft Benson October 1977

First, I counsel you to live a morally clean life.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/a-message-to-the-rising-generation?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

The Mediator The Mediator

Boyd K. Packer April 1977

“Justice claimeth the creature and executeth the law, and the law inflicteth the punishment; if not so, the works of justice would be destroyed, and God would cease to be God.” (Alma 42:22.)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/04/the-mediator?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

The Dead Who Die in the Lord The Dead Who Die in the Lord

Bruce R. McConkie October 1976

When the faithful saints depart from this life they “are received into a state of happiness, which is called paradise, a state of rest, a state of peace, where they shall rest from all their troubles and from all care, and sorrow” (Alma 40:12), and they remain in this state until the day of their resurrection.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/the-dead-who-die-in-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

The Way of Life The Way of Life

Marion G. Romney April 1976

“Now this is the state of the souls of the wicked, yea, in darkness, and a state of awful, fearful looking for the fiery indignation of the wrath of God upon them; thus they remain in this state, as well as the righteous in paradise, until the time of their resurrection.” (Alma 40:11–14.)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/04/the-way-of-life?lang=eng&id=p36#p36

The Road to Happiness The Road to Happiness

Joseph Anderson April 1975

As an illustration, every one of the Ten Commandments, if lived, will bring joy and satisfaction.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/the-road-to-happiness?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

To Bear the Priesthood Worthily To Bear the Priesthood Worthily

Spencer W. Kimball April 1975

Do you remember what was said by the prophet Alma?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/to-bear-the-priesthood-worthily?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

How Men Are Saved How Men Are Saved

Marion G. Romney October 1974

“… this is the state of the souls of the wicked, yea, in darkness, and a state of awful, fearful looking for the fiery indignation of the wrath of God upon them; thus they remain in this state, as well as the righteous in paradise, until the time of their resurrection.” (Alma 40:11–14.)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/how-men-are-saved?lang=eng&id=p39#p39

What after Death? What after Death?

LeGrand Richards October 1974

We read in the Book of Mormon that we are not all born at the same time (and that doesn’t matter) and that we don’t all die at the same time.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/what-after-death?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

Do Not Despair Do Not Despair

Ezra Taft Benson October 1974

First, repentance.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/do-not-despair?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

Justice and Mercy Justice and Mercy

James A. Cullimore April 1974

The gospel of Jesus Christ is founded on law for the salvation and blessing of its people.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/justice-and-mercy?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

Boys Need Men Boys Need Men

Marion D. Hanks April 1974

“And now the Spirit of the Lord doth say unto me: Command thy children to do good, lest they lead away the hearts of many people to destruction; therefore I command you, my son, in the fear of God, that ye refrain from your iniquities.” (Alma 39:12.)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/boys-need-men?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

The Savior’s Ministry The Savior’s Ministry

Delbert L. Stapley April 1974

“Therefore, … whosoever will come may come and partake of the waters of life freely; and whosoever will not come the same is not compelled to come; but in the last day it shall be restored unto him according to his deeds.” (Alma 42:26–27.)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/the-saviors-ministry?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

Understanding Who We Are Brings Self-Respect Understanding Who We Are Brings Self-Respect

Harold B. Lee October 1973

Other prophets have declared likewise, so forcibly as to not be misunderstood, that “wickedness never was happiness.” (Alma 41:10.)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/understanding-who-we-are-brings-self-respect?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

Success—A Journey or a Destination? Success—A Journey or a Destination?

Hartman Rector, Jr. April 1973

We must not be misled.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/success-a-journey-or-a-destination?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

Strange Creeds of Christendom Strange Creeds of Christendom

LeGrand Richards October 1972

The prophet Alma, as recorded in the Book of Mormon, discusses the condition of the soul between death and the resurrection, and he states this: “Now this is the state of the souls of the wicked, yea, in darkness, and a state of awful, fearful looking for the fiery indignation of the wrath of God upon them; thus they remain in this state, as well as the righteous in paradise, until the time of their resurrection.” (Alma 40:14.)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/10/strange-creeds-of-christendom?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

Counsel to the Saints and to the World Counsel to the Saints and to the World

Joseph Fielding Smith April 1972

Marry in the temple, and live joyous and righteous lives.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/counsel-to-the-saints-and-to-the-world?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

Why Stay Morally Clean Why Stay Morally Clean

Boyd K. Packer April 1972

And now, my young friends, I must tell you soberly and seriously that God has declared in unmistakable language that misery and sorrow will follow the violation of the laws of chastity.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/why-stay-morally-clean?lang=eng&id=p44#p44

“Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery” “Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery”

Milton R. Hunter April 1971

Let us cite only a few of the numerous cases that have come to my personal attention recently.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/thou-shalt-not-commit-adultery?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Relevant conference talks

Lost Luggage, Redeemed Souls Lost Luggage, Redeemed Souls

I Glory in My Jesus I Glory in My Jesus

Cheering Each Other On Cheering Each Other On

The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ

They Are Their Own Judges They Are Their Own Judges

The Plan of Mercy The Plan of Mercy

Divine Helps for Mortality Divine Helps for Mortality

The Man Who Communed with Jehovah The Man Who Communed with Jehovah

Be One with Christ Be One with Christ

God’s Intent Is to Bring You Home God’s Intent Is to Bring You Home

Brothers and Sisters in Christ Brothers and Sisters in Christ

Eternal Truth Eternal Truth

Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents

Hosanna to the Most High God Hosanna to the Most High God

Do You Know Why I as a Christian Believe in Christ? Do You Know Why I as a Christian Believe in Christ?

Happy and Forever Happy and Forever

Be True to God and His Work Be True to God and His Work

He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings: He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings:

Lift Up Your Heart and Rejoice Lift Up Your Heart and Rejoice

Come into the Fold of God Come into the Fold of God

The Love of God The Love of God

God among Us God among Us

Essential Conversations Essential Conversations

Not as the World Giveth Not as the World Giveth

Infuriating Unfairness Infuriating Unfairness

What Has Our Savior Done for Us? What Has Our Savior Done for Us?

Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul

The Exquisite Gift of the Son The Exquisite Gift of the Son

Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God

Ensuring a Righteous Judgment Ensuring a Righteous Judgment

The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion

Hosanna and Hallelujah—The Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter Hosanna and Hallelujah—The Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter

The Great Plan The Great Plan

Come and Belong Come and Belong

Trust in the Lord Trust in the Lord

Deceive Me Not Deceive Me Not

Holiness and the Plan of Happiness Holiness and the Plan of Happiness

Giving Our Spirits Control over Our Bodies Giving Our Spirits Control over Our Bodies

Where Will This Lead? Where Will This Lead?

“Come, Follow Me” “Come, Follow Me”

Cleansed by Repentance Cleansed by Repentance

The Father The Father

Taking upon Ourselves the Name of Jesus Christ Taking upon Ourselves the Name of Jesus Christ

Wilt Thou Be Made Whole? Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?

Am I a Child of God? Am I a Child of God?

Take the Holy Spirit as Your Guide Take the Holy Spirit as Your Guide

Prepare to Meet God Prepare to Meet God

Turn On Your Light Turn On Your Light

Repentance Is Always Positive Repentance Is Always Positive

The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life Be Like without It? The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life Be Like without It?

His Daily Guiding Hand His Daily Guiding Hand

Our Father’s Glorious Plan Our Father’s Glorious Plan

Stand Up Inside and Be All In Stand Up Inside and Be All In

The Godhead and the Plan of Salvation The Godhead and the Plan of Salvation

The Voice of Warning The Voice of Warning

To the Friends and Investigators of the Church To the Friends and Investigators of the Church

The Master Healer The Master Healer

Am I Good Enough? Will I Make It? Am I Good Enough? Will I Make It?

Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus

“Abide in My Love” “Abide in My Love”

The Righteous Judge The Righteous Judge

The Healing Ointment of Forgiveness The Healing Ointment of Forgiveness

Fathers Fathers

Always Remember Him Always Remember Him

And There Shall Be No More Death And There Shall Be No More Death

The Pleasing Word of God The Pleasing Word of God

Shipshape and Bristol Fashion: Be Temple Worthy—in Good Times and Bad Times Shipshape and Bristol Fashion: Be Temple Worthy—in Good Times and Bad Times

The Plan of Happiness The Plan of Happiness

Therefore They Hushed Their Fears Therefore They Hushed Their Fears

Why Marriage, Why Family Why Marriage, Why Family

Truly Good and without Guile Truly Good and without Guile

The Gift of Grace The Gift of Grace

Free Forever, to Act for Themselves Free Forever, to Act for Themselves

The Preparatory Priesthood The Preparatory Priesthood

Sustaining the Prophets Sustaining the Prophets

The Sacrament and the Atonement The Sacrament and the Atonement

The Book The Book

“I Have Given You an Example” “I Have Given You an Example”

The Choice Generation The Choice Generation