3 Nephi 12–16

2024 · Week 40

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Relevant conference talks

  1. All Who Have Endured Valiantly All Who Have Endured Valiantly

    David A. Bednar April 2026

    The scriptures highlight instructive uses of the word endure.

  2. Alive in Christ Alive in Christ

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2026

    The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that we should “pour forth love” to all people.

  3. The Character of Christ The Character of Christ

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2026

    Since we know that the Lord will come and establish a new earth where righteousness prevails, Peter asks, “What manner of persons ought ye to be?” He counsels that we should be preparing diligently now so that when the Lord comes, He will find us “in peace, without spot, and blameless,” leading lives of holiness.

  4. Blessed Are the Peacemakers Blessed Are the Peacemakers

    Gary E. Stevenson October 2025

    They also receive encouraging words from living prophets of the Restoration: “Peacemakers needed.” Disagree without being disagreeable.

  5. Know Who You Really Are Know Who You Really Are

    Brik V. Eyre October 2025

    To the Nephites, the Savior instructed, “When thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father.”

  6. Adorned with the Virtue of Temperance Adorned with the Virtue of Temperance

    Ulisses Soares October 2025

    The Savior’s ministry on earth was marked by the virtue of temperance in all aspects of His character.

  7. Look to God and Live Look to God and Live

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2025

    I bear testimony of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, who in perfect unity of word, thought, purpose, and action are the one God, to whom we may look for all good things.

  8. Prophets of God Prophets of God

    Andrea Muñoz Spannaus October 2025

    When Christ visited the Nephites, one of the first things He did was call twelve Apostles.

  9. The Name by Which Ye Are Called The Name by Which Ye Are Called

    B. Corey Cuvelier October 2025

    Jesus called His followers by many names: Disciples.

  10. Spiritually Whole in Him Spiritually Whole in Him

    Camille N. Johnson April 2025

    “Therefore let your light so shine before this people, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father [which] is in heaven.”

  11. Following Christ Following Christ

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2024

    “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.”

  12. Faithful to the End Faithful to the End

    Andrea Muñoz Spannaus April 2024

    Let’s talk about that connection.

  13. Trusting the Doctrine of Christ Trusting the Doctrine of Christ

    Evan A. Schmutz April 2023

    Travis and Kacie are building their house on the rock.

  14. One in Christ One in Christ

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2023

    A year ago, President Russell M.

  15. Peacemakers Needed Peacemakers Needed

    Russell M. Nelson April 2023

    The Savior made this clear in His sermons to followers in both hemispheres.

  16. The Teachings of Jesus Christ The Teachings of Jesus Christ

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2023

    “Blessed are … they [which] do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled with the Holy Ghost.”

  17. Seeing More of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Seeing More of Jesus Christ in Our Lives

    Tracy Y. Browning October 2022

    Ultimately a great portion of the Israelites rejected His message, even going so far as to accuse the Savior—He who gave the law and declared that He was “the law, and the light”—of breaking it.

  18. Be Perfected in Him Be Perfected in Him

    Paul V. Johnson October 2022

    The Savior taught that we “should be perfect.” This can seem so daunting.

  19. But We Heeded Them Not But We Heeded Them Not

    David A. Bednar April 2022

    The cardinal direction for all of us in mortality is to come unto and be perfected in Christ.

  20. Fear Not: Believe Only! Fear Not: Believe Only!

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2022

    So please, please, stay for the whole feast even if you are not sure about the broccoli.

  21. The Power of Spiritual Momentum The Power of Spiritual Momentum

    Russell M. Nelson April 2022

    None of us can control nations or the actions of others or even members of our own families.

  22. Our Heartfelt All Our Heartfelt All

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2022

    “But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.”

  23. The Savior’s Abiding Compassion The Savior’s Abiding Compassion

    Ulisses Soares October 2021

    “Therefore I would that ye should be perfect even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect.”

  24. With the Power of God in Great Glory With the Power of God in Great Glory

    David A. Bednar October 2021

    Covenant promises and blessings are possible only because of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

  25. Addressing Mental Health Addressing Mental Health

    Erich W. Kopischke October 2021

    At the same time, our doctrine teaches us to strive to become like Jesus Christ and be perfected in Him.

  26. Worthiness Is Not Flawlessness Worthiness Is Not Flawlessness

    Bradley R. Wilcox October 2021

    So many have been hurt by broken and strained relationships that it is difficult for them to believe in God’s compassion and long-suffering.

  27. Let Patience Have Her Perfect Work, and Count It All Joy! Let Patience Have Her Perfect Work, and Count It All Joy!

    Jeremy R. Jaggi October 2020

    Our family began to connect online, one by one, with Emma’s friends in the Netherlands.

  28. Ask, Seek, and Knock Ask, Seek, and Knock

    Milton Camargo October 2020

    “For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened” (3 Nephi 14:7–8; see also Matthew 7:7–8).

  29. Ensuring a Righteous Judgment Ensuring a Righteous Judgment

    James R. Rasband April 2020

    Although the Savior has power to mend what we cannot fix, He commands us to do all we can to make restitution as part of our repentance.

  30. Deep in Our Heart Deep in Our Heart

    Douglas D. Holmes April 2020

    Finally, to get the gospel of Jesus Christ deep in our hearts, we need to engage in it—to give our time and talents to it, to sacrifice for it.

  31. The Melchizedek Priesthood and the Keys The Melchizedek Priesthood and the Keys

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2020

    In these conference meetings, as we seek brief shelter from our mortal concerns with a devastating pandemic, we have been taught great principles of eternity.

  32. That They May See That They May See

    Bonnie H. Cordon April 2020

    By virtue of the Restoration of His gospel, we can be filled with the light of our Savior.

  33. The Joy of the Saints The Joy of the Saints

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2019

    This is a day of sometimes merciless attacks in social media and in person against those who seek to uphold the Lord’s standard in dress, entertainment, and sexual purity.

  34. Seeking Knowledge by the Spirit Seeking Knowledge by the Spirit

    Mathias Held April 2019

    But how could we know if what the missionaries were telling us about the Book of Mormon, about Joseph Smith, and about the plan of salvation was actually all true?

  35. Good Shepherd, Lamb of God Good Shepherd, Lamb of God

    Gerrit W. Gong April 2019

    Our Savior told His New Testament disciples, “Other sheep I have, which are not of this fold.” In the Americas, the resurrected Lord testified to Lehi’s covenant children, “Ye are my sheep.” And Jesus said yet other sheep would hear His voice.

  36. Prepared to Obtain Every Needful Thing Prepared to Obtain Every Needful Thing

    David A. Bednar April 2019

    If all you or I know about Jesus Christ and His restored gospel is what other people teach or tell us, then the foundation of our testimony of Him and His glorious latter-day work is built upon sand.

  37. For Him For Him

    Joy D. Jones October 2018

    The Savior taught this principle so simply and directly: “Therefore let your light so shine before this people, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

  38. The Ministry of Reconciliation The Ministry of Reconciliation

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2018

    “Go thy way unto thy brother, and first be reconciled to [him], and then come unto me with full purpose of heart, and I will receive you.”

  39. The Father The Father

    Brian K. Ashton October 2018

    It is Heavenly Father who gives us our daily bread, which includes both the food we eat and the strength we need to keep His commandments.

  40. Return and Receive Return and Receive

    M. Russell Ballard April 2017

    It is good to have goals and plans for our careers, for our education, even for our golf game.

  41. “Come, Follow Me” by Practicing Christian Love and Service “Come, Follow Me” by Practicing Christian Love and Service

    Robert D. Hales October 2016

    When the Savior called His disciples to follow Him, they were living the law of Moses, including seeking “an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth,” but the Savior came to fulfill that law with His Atonement.

  42. “Abide in My Love” “Abide in My Love”

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2016

    Some will argue that God blesses everyone without distinction—citing, for example, Jesus’s statement in the Sermon on the Mount: “[God] maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.” Indeed, God does rain down upon all His children all the blessings He can—all the blessings that love and law and justice and mercy will permit.

  43. Choose to Believe Choose to Believe

    L. Whitney Clayton April 2015

    Alma’s call for us to desire to believe and to “give place” in our hearts for the Savior’s words reminds us that belief and faith require our personal choice and action.

  44. Free Forever, to Act for Themselves Free Forever, to Act for Themselves

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2014

    We should (and we do) rejoice in the God-ordained plan that permits us to make choices to act for ourselves and experience the consequences, or as the scriptures express it, to “taste the bitter, that [we] may know to prize the good.” We are forever grateful that the Savior’s Atonement overcame original sin so that we can be born into this world yet not be punished for Adam’s transgression.

  45. Sustaining the Prophets Sustaining the Prophets

    Russell M. Nelson October 2014

    The calling of 15 men to the holy apostleship provides great protection for us as members of the Church.

  46. Eternal Life—to Know Our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ Eternal Life—to Know Our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ

    Robert D. Hales October 2014

    That sure foundation is Jesus Christ.

  47. Are You Sleeping through the Restoration? Are You Sleeping through the Restoration?

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2014

    The first thing we must understand is that addictions are so much easier to prevent than to cure.

  48. The Witness The Witness

    Boyd K. Packer April 2014

    Of all the other titles that He could have used, He chose to be called “Father.” The Savior commanded, “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father who art in heaven” (3 Nephi 13:9; see also Matthew 6:9).

  49. Where Your Treasure Is Where Your Treasure Is

    Michael John U. Teh April 2014

    “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

  50. A Sure Foundation A Sure Foundation

    Dean M. Davies April 2013

    “And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell, and great was the fall of it” (3 Nephi 14:24–27; see also Matthew 7:24–27).

  51. Beware Concerning Yourselves Beware Concerning Yourselves

    Anthony D. Perkins October 2012

    Fifth, obeying the law of tithing is an essential element of faith and family unity.

  52. First Observe, Then Serve First Observe, Then Serve

    Linda K. Burton October 2012

    President Monson has reminded us that charity, “the pure love of Christ”—or in other words, observing and serving—“is evident when an elderly widow is remembered and taken to ward functions” and “when the sister sitting alone in Relief Society receives the invitation, ‘Come—sit by us.’” The golden rule is applicable here: “Whatsoever ye would that men [or women] should do to you, do ye even so to them.”

  53. Thanks Be to God Thanks Be to God

    Russell M. Nelson April 2012

    Because one’s spirit is so important, its development is of eternal consequence.

  54. Believe, Obey, and Endure Believe, Obey, and Endure

    Thomas S. Monson April 2012

    I have spoken over the years with many individuals who have told me, “I have so many problems, such real concerns.

  55. Forget Me Not Forget Me Not

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2011

    God wants to help us to eventually turn all of our weaknesses into strengths, but He knows that this is a long-term goal.

  56. Opportunities to Do Good Opportunities to Do Good

    Henry B. Eyring April 2011

    The fourth valuable principle of Church welfare I learned as a bishop.

  57. “As Many as I Love, I Rebuke and Chasten” “As Many as I Love, I Rebuke and Chasten”

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2011

    Our Heavenly Father is a God of high expectations.

  58. An Ensign to the Nations An Ensign to the Nations

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2011

    We always want our teaching in general conference to be as generous and open-armed as Christ taught originally, remembering as we do the discipline that was always inherent in His messages.

  59. Help Them on Their Way Home Help Them on Their Way Home

    Henry B. Eyring April 2010

    “Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”

  60. Watching with All Perseverance Watching with All Perseverance

    David A. Bednar April 2010

    Are you and I helping our children become agents who act and seek learning by study and by faith, or have we trained our children to wait to be taught and acted upon?

  61. Attempting the Impossible Attempting the Impossible

    Jorge F. Zeballos October 2009

    When the twelve disciples were called in the Americas, the Lord Jesus Christ commanded them: “Therefore I would that ye should be perfect even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect.” The Savior had recently finalized His successful, selfless, and transcendental mission on earth.

  62. Being Temperate in All Things Being Temperate in All Things

    Kent D. Watson October 2009

    When our hearts are stirred to anger by disputation and contention, the Savior taught that we should “repent, and become as a little child.” We should be reconciled with our brother and come to the Savior with full purpose of heart.

  63. Ask, Seek, Knock Ask, Seek, Knock

    Russell M. Nelson October 2009

    Even more amazing than modern technology is our opportunity to access information directly from heaven, without hardware, software, or monthly service fees.

  64. Faith in Adversity Faith in Adversity

    Rafael E. Pino April 2009

    “And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell, and great was the fall of it” (3 Nephi 14:24–27).

  65. Lessons from the Lord’s Prayers Lessons from the Lord’s Prayers

    Russell M. Nelson April 2009

    The Lord’s Prayer is recorded twice in the New Testament and once in the Book of Mormon.

  66. Come unto Him Come unto Him

    Neil L. Andersen April 2009

    The revelations tell of a great gathering that will take place (see 2 Nephi 10:7–8; 3 Nephi 16:5).

  67. Sacred Homes, Sacred Temples Sacred Homes, Sacred Temples

    Gary E. Stevenson April 2009

    In order to keep the temple and those who attend it sacred and worthy, the Lord has established standards through His servants, the prophets.

  68. His Servants, the Prophets His Servants, the Prophets

    F. Michael Watson April 2009

    Each morning in the meeting of the First Presidency, the Brethren take turns praying.

  69. Salvation and Exaltation Salvation and Exaltation

    Russell M. Nelson April 2008

    Eternal life, or celestial glory or exaltation, is a conditional gift.

  70. A 12-Year-Old Deacon A 12-Year-Old Deacon

    John M. Madsen April 2008

    That each one of us, as sons of God, can fulfill our mission and destiny is made plain by these words of the Lord to the Prophet Joseph Smith: “Verily, thus saith the Lord: It shall come to pass that every soul who forsaketh his sins and cometh unto me, and calleth on my name, and obeyeth my voice, and keepeth my commandments … may come unto the Father in my name, and in due time receive of his fulness.”

  71. Scriptural Witnesses Scriptural Witnesses

    Russell M. Nelson October 2007

    What about the New Testament?

  72. Blessed Are All the Pure in Heart Blessed Are All the Pure in Heart

    L. Whitney Clayton October 2007

    The Savior taught, “And blessed are all the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (3 Nephi 12:8).

  73. Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets

    Robert D. Hales October 2007

    I testify that on the hillside or in the meadow, in the grove or closet, now or in the eternities to come, the Savior’s words to each of us will be fulfilled: “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” While we are commanded not to seek after signs, we are commanded to “seek … earnestly the best gifts.” These gifts include the Holy Ghost and personal revelation.

  74. The Spirit of the Tabernacle The Spirit of the Tabernacle

    Boyd K. Packer April 2007

    After that, I had the assurance that the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, is there for everyone who will respond to the invitation to ask, to seek, and to knock (see Matthew 7:7–8; Luke 11:9–10; 3 Nephi 14:7–8; D&C 88:63).

  75. Point of Safe Return Point of Safe Return

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2007

    It is our responsibility to avoid anything that would bring back old sinful memories.

  76. Repentance and Conversion Repentance and Conversion

    Russell M. Nelson April 2007

    The next step is restitution—to repair damage done—if possible.

  77. Holy Scriptures: The Power of God unto Our Salvation Holy Scriptures: The Power of God unto Our Salvation

    Robert D. Hales October 2006

    Over two millennia ago, Isaiah wrote of the word of God, “Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever.” That time is now.

  78. A Defense and a Refuge A Defense and a Refuge

    Boyd K. Packer October 2006

    Not only are we to maintain the highest of standards, but each of us is to be a standard, a defense, a refuge.

  79. Broken Things to Mend Broken Things to Mend

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2006

    In this promise, that introductory phrase, “come unto me,” is crucial.

  80. All Men Everywhere All Men Everywhere

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2006

    The Book of Mormon adds to our knowledge of how our Savior’s earthly ministry reached out to all of His scattered flock.

  81. You Have a Noble Birthright You Have a Noble Birthright

    Julie B. Beck April 2006

    “Therefore let your light so shine before this people, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

  82. The Light in Their Eyes The Light in Their Eyes

    James E. Faust October 2005

    Service in this Church is a marvelous blessing and privilege that brings light to our eyes and our countenances.

  83. 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.

  84. Pornography Pornography

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2005

    Jacob began his sermon by telling the men that “as yet, [they had] been obedient unto the word of the Lord” (Jacob 2:4).

  85. Finding Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ Finding Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

    Robert D. Hales October 2004

    First, Enos heard the gospel truths from his father, just as you are hearing them in your families and in this conference.

  86. More Holiness Give Me More Holiness Give Me

    H. David Burton October 2004

    Some aspects of life can be significantly enhanced by the notion that more is better.

  87. Repentance and Change Repentance and Change

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2003

    As Jesus taught: “I give unto you to be the salt of the earth; but if the salt shall lose its savor wherewith shall the earth be salted?

  88. We Believe All That God Has Revealed We Believe All That God Has Revealed

    L. Tom Perry October 2003

    The Savior fulfilled the law of Moses, and similar divine instructions were revealed in our day through the Prophet Joseph Smith, as contained in the 59th section of the Doctrine and Covenants.

  89. “Blessed Are the Peacemakers” “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”

    Russell M. Nelson October 2002

    Peace can prevail only when that natural inclination to fight is superseded by self-determination to live on a loftier level.

  90. I Believe I Can, I Knew I Could I Believe I Can, I Knew I Could

    James E. Faust October 2002

    I also hope that we will not be like the freight engine, unwilling to go the “extra mile” in service.

  91. To Be Free of Heavy Burdens To Be Free of Heavy Burdens

    Richard G. Scott October 2002

    “I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men.”

  92. Eternal Life through Jesus Christ Eternal Life through Jesus Christ

    John M. Madsen April 2002

    Said the risen Lord: “What manner of men ought ye to be?

  93. 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.

  94. “The First and Great Commandment” “The First and Great Commandment”

    Robert F. Orton October 2001

    On the other hand, it was that same Jesus whom Judas delivered to the chief priests who said, “Love your enemies, … and pray for them who despitefully use you and persecute you” (3 Ne.

  95. Our Actions Determine Our Character Our Actions Determine Our Character

    Wayne S. Peterson October 2001

    In His instructions to the Nephites, the Savior taught, “Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them” (3 Ne.

  96. Content with the Things Allotted unto Us Content with the Things Allotted unto Us

    Neal A. Maxwell April 2000

    Hence, we can and “ought to be content with the things … allotted unto [us],” (Alma 29:3), being circumstantially content but without being self-satisfied and behaviorally content with ourselves (see 3 Ne.

  97. “For This Cause Came I into the World” “For This Cause Came I into the World”

    Alexander B. Morrison October 1999

    Jesus came to earth, first and foremost, as the atoning Savior, who died that all might find “peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come” (D&C 59:23).

  98. A Testimony of the Book of Mormon A Testimony of the Book of Mormon

    Russell M. Nelson October 1999

    When you read the Book of Mormon, concentrate on the principal figure in the book—from its first chapter to the last—the Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God.

  99. This Is Our Day This Is Our Day

    James E. Faust April 1999

    As we approach the year 2000, the pressure of mastering the wonders of technology becomes more and more challenging.

  100. We Are Not Alone We Are Not Alone

    Sheri L. Dew October 1998

    Our ability to hear spiritually is linked to our willingness to work at it.

  101. The Time to Prepare The Time to Prepare

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1998

    In both His Old and New World ministries, the Savior commanded, “Be ye therefore perfect.” A footnote explains that the Greek word translated as perfect means “complete, finished, fully developed.” Our Heavenly Father wants us to use this mortal probation to “fully develop” ourselves, to make the most of our talents and abilities.

  102. Agency and Anger Agency and Anger

    Lynn G. Robbins April 1998

    Nor can becoming angry be justified.

  103. Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer

    Richard G. Scott April 1997

    Keeping the covenants is not hard when you do it willingly with a “broken heart and a contrite spirit.” When obeyed, those covenants bring happiness and joy.

  104. “Pray unto the Father in My Name” “Pray unto the Father in My Name”

    L. Edward Brown April 1997

    As our Master, the Lord Jesus Christ, met with His disciples on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, He taught them a pattern for prayer.

  105. The Twelve Apostles The Twelve Apostles

    Boyd K. Packer October 1996

    The promise is a restatement of what the Lord told the multitude: “Blessed are ye if ye shall give heed unto the words of these twelve whom I have chosen from among you to minister unto you, and to be your servants.”

  106. “Always Have His Spirit” “Always Have His Spirit”

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1996

    In partaking of the sacrament, we can renew the effects of our baptism.

  107. Christians in Belief and Action Christians in Belief and Action

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1996

    To repeat, by definition a Christian not only professes belief in the Savior, but a Christian lives and acts according to the teachings and commandments of Jesus Christ.

  108. The Book of Mormon: A Sacred Ancient Record The Book of Mormon: A Sacred Ancient Record

    Ted E. Brewerton October 1995

    The first witness is the Holy Bible, which testifies of the Master from the Middle East.

  109. Blessings of the Priesthood Blessings of the Priesthood

    Robert D. Hales October 1995

    It was through the priesthood that the Son of God, the Savior Jesus Christ, established His church—both in the Old World and in the New World.

  110. Perfection Pending Perfection Pending

    Russell M. Nelson October 1995

    That Jesus attained eternal perfection following His resurrection is confirmed in the Book of Mormon.

  111. The Reward Is Worth the Effort The Reward Is Worth the Effort

    Melanie Eaton April 1995

    In 3 Nephi, chapter 15, verse 9, Jesus told the Nephites: “Behold, I am the law, and the light.

  112. “What Manner of Men Ought Ye to Be?” “What Manner of Men Ought Ye to Be?”

    Howard W. Hunter April 1994

    Only Christ can be our ideal, our “bright and morning star” (Rev.

  113. Relief Society: Charity, the Guiding Principle Relief Society: Charity, the Guiding Principle

    Aileen H. Clyde October 1993

    For Relief Society, the charity of our motto is not an abstraction.

  114. The Language of Prayer The Language of Prayer

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1993

    In teaching his disciples what we call the Lord’s Prayer, the Savior said, “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name” (Matt.

  115. Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God

    John M. Madsen April 1993

    He is Jesus Christ, who, before condescending to come down from heaven to dwell among the children of men (see Mosiah 3:5), was none other than the Great Jehovah (see Moro.

  116. Prayer Prayer

    David E. Sorensen April 1993

    In fact, Christ specifically exhorts the Nephites at least ten times to “pray unto the Father in [his] name” (3 Ne.

  117. Receiving Divine Assistance through the Grace of the Lord Receiving Divine Assistance through the Grace of the Lord

    Gene R. Cook April 1993

    I bear witness that if we will seek the grace of God, He will come to our aid and the aid of our loved ones in times of need.

  118. Come unto Christ Come unto Christ

    Lowell D. Wood April 1993

    “And again, more blessed are they who shall believe in your words because that ye shall testify that ye have seen me, and that ye know that I am.

  119. Healing the Tragic Scars of Abuse Healing the Tragic Scars of Abuse

    Richard G. Scott April 1992

    The Master counseled, “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you and persecute you” (3 Ne.

  120. Daughters of God Daughters of God

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1991

    “When the resurrected Lord appeared to the Nephites and taught them, He said: ‘After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.’ (3 Ne.

  121. Repentance Repentance

    F. Burton Howard April 1991

    “And then will I profess unto them: I never knew you; depart from me, ye that work iniquity” (3 Ne.

  122. Instruments to Accomplish His Purposes Instruments to Accomplish His Purposes

    Barbara W. Winder April 1990

    Our assignments and invitations have brought us into your homes, families, and chapels, where we became acutely aware of how much you hunger and thirst after righteousness, for we with you, while we have been there, have been filled with the Holy Ghost (see 3 Ne.

  123. To the Elderly in the Church To the Elderly in the Church

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1989

    I leave my blessing upon you.

  124. Beware of Pride Beware of Pride

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1989

    The antidote for pride is humility—meekness, submissiveness.

  125. Alternate Voices Alternate Voices

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1989

    Some alternate voices are of those whose avowed or secret object is to deceive and devour the flock.

  126. The Canker of Contention The Canker of Contention

    Russell M. Nelson April 1989

    Thus, love of God should be our aim.

  127. The Way to Perfection The Way to Perfection

    Royden G. Derrick April 1989

    Jesus showed us the way.

  128. “Answer Me” “Answer Me”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1988

    Why do some think adultery and similar sins are permissible as long as anything else they do is commendable?

  129. True Friends That Lift True Friends That Lift

    Richard G. Scott October 1988

    “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (3 Ne.

  130. Always Remember Him Always Remember Him

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1988

    “So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you,” Jesus concluded (Matt.

  131. Without Guile Without Guile

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1988

    To be without guile is to be pure in heart—an essential virtue of those who would be counted among true followers of Christ.

  132. Never Give Up Never Give Up

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1987

    Of course, the ultimate example of perseverance is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who has and will overcome every obstacle in doing the will of our Heavenly Father.

  133. “There Are Many Gifts” “There Are Many Gifts”

    Marvin J. Ashton October 1987

    “Behold, I am the law, and the light.

  134. “The Light and Life of the World” “The Light and Life of the World”

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1987

    The Savior emphasized the close relationship between his light and his commandments when he taught the Nephites, “Behold I am the law, and the light” (3 Ne.

  135. Follow the Brethren Follow the Brethren

    L. Aldin Porter October 1987

    “And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell, and great was the fall of it” (3 Ne.

  136. “Come unto Christ” “Come unto Christ”

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1987

    He is the Lawgiver: He “gave the law” (3 Ne.

  137. “Overcome … Even As I Also Overcame” “Overcome … Even As I Also Overcame”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1987

    The Church would grow much faster now, numerically and spiritually, if it were not for the wickedness of the world (see 1 Ne.

  138. “Brother’s Keeper” “Brother’s Keeper”

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1986

    Most of us can be relatively comfortable when a message on the Golden Rule in the workplace uses examples like illegal drugs and theft by deception.

  139. Reverent and Clean Reverent and Clean

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1986

    The Savior taught that we should begin our prayers by saying, “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.” (3 Ne.

  140. Self-Mastery Self-Mastery

    Russell M. Nelson October 1985

    Jesus, our Savior, was born in the lowliest of circumstances.

  141. Why Do We Serve? Why Do We Serve?

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1984

    “I would that ye should do alms unto the poor,” the Savior declared, “but take heed that ye do not your alms before men to be seen of them; otherwise ye have no reward of your Father who is in heaven.” (3 Ne.

  142. Jesus Christ: Our Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ: Our Savior and Redeemer

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1983

    “Behold, I am the law, and the light.

  143. Friend or Foe Friend or Foe

    Charles Didier October 1983

    Today, in our very complex world, we may well be reminded of the true message that comes from Christ himself to avoid constant battles and a final holocaust when he declared: “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you and persecute you.” (3 Ne.

  144. What Manner of Men Ought We to Be? What Manner of Men Ought We to Be?

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1983

    Jesus said we are to “hunger and thirst after righteousness.” (3 Ne.

  145. Evidences of the Resurrection Evidences of the Resurrection

    Howard W. Hunter April 1983

    “And they understood me not, for they supposed it had been the Gentiles.” (3 Ne.

  146. Unity Unity

    Marion G. Romney April 1983

    There is but one way that we can be united, and that way is to seek the Lord and his righteousness.

  147. Straightway Straightway

    Marvin J. Ashton April 1983

    The Savior admonished, “Have peace one with another.” (Mark 9:50.) Peace must first come from within.

  148. To Forgive Is Divine To Forgive Is Divine

    Theodore M. Burton April 1983

    “But if ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” (3 Ne.

  149. “O, Divine Redeemer” “O, Divine Redeemer”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1981

    Did not this good and true Shepherd forego repose after the glorious but awful Atonement in order to establish His work among the lost sheep, disobedient in the days of Noah?

  150. To Follow or Not, That Is the Question To Follow or Not, That Is the Question

    Charles Didier October 1981

    “Therefore I would that ye should be perfect even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect.” (3 Ne.

  151. Opposition to the Work of God Opposition to the Work of God

    Carlos E. Asay October 1981

    Pray for your enemies.

  152. Salt of the Earth: Savor of Men and Saviors of Men Salt of the Earth: Savor of Men and Saviors of Men

    Carlos E. Asay April 1980

    “Verily, verily, I say unto you, I give unto you to be the salt of the earth; but if the salt shall lose its savor, wherewith shall the earth be salted?

  153. Language: A Divine Way of Communicating Language: A Divine Way of Communicating

    Charles A. Didier October 1979

    “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name” (3 Ne.

  154. If We Want to Go Up, We Have to Get On If We Want to Go Up, We Have to Get On

    Elaine Cannon October 1978

    Now tonight, clear across the world for the first time, the Church women over twelve are meeting.

  155. The Power of Forgiveness The Power of Forgiveness

    Spencer W. Kimball October 1977

    The injuries inflicted by neighbors, by relatives, or by spouses are generally of a minor nature, at least at first.

  156. Letter to a Returned Missionary Letter to a Returned Missionary

    Charles A. Didier October 1977

    “Behold, I have given unto you the commandments; therefore keep my commandments.

  157. Jesus the Christ Jesus the Christ

    Spencer W. Kimball October 1977

    After a long dissertation in which he explained to them the doctrines of Christianity, he said, “Behold, ye have both heard my voice, and seen me.” (3 Ne.

  158. Prayer Prayer

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1977

    We should find an appropriate place where we can meditate and pray.

  159. The Beatitudes and Our Perfection The Beatitudes and Our Perfection

    Royden G. Derrick April 1977

    The Savior began his sermon saying, “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt.

  160. Do unto Others … Do unto Others …

    Mark E. Petersen April 1977

    “Go thy way unto thy brother, and first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come unto me with full purpose of heart, and I will receive you.” (3 Ne.

  161. If They Will But Serve the God of the Land If They Will But Serve the God of the Land

    N. Eldon Tanner April 1976

    In the Book of Mormon we have a beautiful account of Christ’s visit to these “other sheep” following his resurrection, when they heard his voice and recognized him as he showed the nail prints in his hands and feet.

  162. Christ in America Christ in America

    N. Eldon Tanner April 1975

    “And behold, this is the land of your inheritance; and the Father hath given it unto you.” (3 Ne.

  163. Eternal Togetherness Eternal Togetherness

    Mark E. Petersen October 1974

    “Come unto me and be ye saved; for verily I say unto you, that except ye shall keep my commandments, which I have commanded you at this time, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.” (3 Ne.

  164. “Blessed Are the Peacemakers” “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”

    Theodore M. Burton October 1974

    One of the most important teachings of Jesus Christ is his statement: “Blessed are all the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.” (3 Ne.

  165. God’s Way to Eternal Life God’s Way to Eternal Life

    Bernard P. Brockbank October 1973

    The Lord also commanded man to build godlike perfection into his life.

  166. He Has Sent His Messenger to Prepare the Way He Has Sent His Messenger to Prepare the Way

    LeGrand Richards April 1973

    I said, “Do any of you know where that land of Joseph is?” Then I explained that it was the land of America, and that Jesus visited his people here in America, and he told them that they were the other sheep of whom he spoke to his disciples.

  167. Man—A Child of God Man—A Child of God

    Marion G. Romney April 1973

    “… be [ye] perfect even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect.” (3 Ne.