3 Nephi 27–4 Nephi

2024 · Week 43

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Relevant conference talks

  1. Ministering—“That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You” Ministering—“That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You”

    Kristin M. Yee April 2026

    We are not called to or released from ministering.

  2. Jesus Christ Is Not Our Burden; He Is Our Relief Jesus Christ Is Not Our Burden; He Is Our Relief

    David J. Wunderli April 2026

    Abiding with Him eases your burdens.

  3. Jesus Christ—the True Vine Jesus Christ—the True Vine

    Ulisses Soares April 2026

    The True Vine offers something far greater and eternal than visibility or acclaim—the promise to “dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness.” With patience and perfect love, He continues to invite us to come unto Him through His words and the words of those whom He has called and ordained to represent Him, to speak in His name, and to testify of Him.

  4. Choose Jesus Christ as Your Guide Choose Jesus Christ as Your Guide

    Edward B. Rowe April 2026

    Jesus Christ was completely obedient to the Father and declared: “I have set an example for you.” “That which ye have seen me do even that shall ye do.” As we strive to follow His perfect example, He will strengthen us and protect us from Satan’s spiritual land mines.

  5. Humble Souls at Altars Kneel Humble Souls at Altars Kneel

    Jeremy R. Jaggi October 2025

    The “bitter cup” He drank in the Garden of Gethsemane and His suffering, “intensified” on the cross at Calvary, allow us to lay the hard, the insolent, the violent, the furious, and the trembling upon the altars of the Lord and be “sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost,” always.

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

    Ulisses Soares October 2025

    As covenant people, we are called to live with our hearts firmly rooted in the sacred promises we have made to the Lord, carefully following the pattern He established through His perfect example.

  7. Thou Art the Christ Thou Art the Christ

    Amy A. Wright April 2025

    In the Book of Mormon, the Savior admonished His newly called disciples to emulate Him as closely as possible: “What manner of men ought ye to be?

  8. Participate to Prepare for Christ’s Return Participate to Prepare for Christ’s Return

    Steven D. Shumway April 2025

    We will fall many times as we engage in God’s work.

  9. God’s Favourite God’s Favourite

    Karl D. Hirst October 2024

    Isn’t it wonderful that there are times when we can feel so fully and personally noticed and loved?

  10. “This Is My Gospel”—“This Is My Church” “This Is My Gospel”—“This Is My Church”

    Dale G. Renlund October 2024

    Just as dynamite without nitroglycerin is unremarkable, the Savior’s Church is special only if it is built on His gospel.

  11. Following Christ Following Christ

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2024

    The Book of Mormon frequently declares that Christ is “the light of the world.” During His appearance to the Nephites, the risen Lord explained that teaching by telling them: “I have set an example for you.” “I am the light which ye shall hold up—that which ye have seen me do.” He is our role model.

  12. Be Thou Clean Be Thou Clean

    D. Martin Goury October 2024

    Years later, as I was receiving the missionary lessons in preparation to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I read the following: “And no unclean thing can enter into his kingdom; therefore nothing entereth into his rest save it be those who have washed their garments in my blood, because of their faith, and the repentance of all their sins, and their faithfulness unto the end.”

  13. Pray, He Is There Pray, He Is There

    Susan H. Porter April 2024

    When Jesus was on the earth, He taught us to pray.

  14. The Testimony of Jesus The Testimony of Jesus

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2024

    One last aspect of being valiant in the testimony of Jesus that I will mention is our individual pursuit of personal holiness.

  15. The Power of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Every Day The Power of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Every Day

    Joaquin E. Costa October 2023

    When I “remember Him,” I feel a desire to change, to repent.

  16. Bearing Witness of Jesus Christ in Word and Actions Bearing Witness of Jesus Christ in Word and Actions

    Adilson de Paula Parrella October 2023

    “And whoso taketh upon him my name, and endureth to the end, the same shall be saved at the last day.”

  17. “There Can Be Nothing So Exquisite and Sweet as Was My Joy” “There Can Be Nothing So Exquisite and Sweet as Was My Joy”

    Craig C. Christensen April 2023

    “… In [you] I have [a] fulness of joy.”

  18. Trusting the Doctrine of Christ Trusting the Doctrine of Christ

    Evan A. Schmutz April 2023

    Preach My Gospel summarizes five important elements of the doctrine of Christ.

  19. The Teachings of Jesus Christ The Teachings of Jesus Christ

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2023

    “Therefore, whatsoever ye shall do, ye shall do it in my name; therefore ye shall call the church in my name.”

  20. “Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me” “Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me”

    David A. Bednar April 2023

    We abide in Him by truly feasting upon the words of Christ.

  21. Lifted Up upon the Cross Lifted Up upon the Cross

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2022

    With my “love, share, and invite” zeal now kicking into high gear, I kept reading!

  22. His Yoke Is Easy and His Burden Is Light His Yoke Is Easy and His Burden Is Light

    J. Anette Dennis October 2022

    The Savior asks us to learn of Him and do the things we have seen Him do.

  23. But We Heeded Them Not But We Heeded Them Not

    David A. Bednar April 2022

    Living and loving covenant commitments creates a connection with the Lord that is deeply personal and spiritually powerful.

  24. The Savior’s Abiding Compassion The Savior’s Abiding Compassion

    Ulisses Soares October 2021

    “And know ye that ye shall be judges of this people, according to the judgment which I shall give unto you, which shall be just.

  25. Faith to Act and Become Faith to Act and Become

    Ciro Schmeil October 2021

    Toward the end of His ministry among the Nephites in the Americas, Jesus Christ ascended into heaven.

  26. The Name of the Church Is Not Negotiable The Name of the Church Is Not Negotiable

    Neil L. Andersen October 2021

    In a press conference on August 16, 2018, President Russell M.

  27. You Can Gather Israel! You Can Gather Israel!

    Ahmad S. Corbitt April 2021

    What empowered you to go forward?

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

    Ulisses Soares April 2021

    Christ graciously fulfilled the will of the Father through His infinite and merciful sacrifice.

  29. Pressing toward the Mark Pressing toward the Mark

    Edward Dube April 2021

    I sat up quietly.

  30. Why the Covenant Path Why the Covenant Path

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2021

    “[Jesus] said … : Enter ye in at the strait gate; for strait is the gate, and narrow is the way that leads to life, and few there be that find it.” Figuratively speaking, this gate is so narrow that it allows only one to enter at a time.

  31. Becoming like Him Becoming like Him

    Scott D. Whiting October 2020

    To even the careful student of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, the Savior’s admonition to be “even as I am” is daunting and seemingly unattainable.

  32. Recommended to the Lord Recommended to the Lord

    Ronald A. Rasband October 2020

    By divine design, our physical body is a creation of God, a temple for our spirit, and should be treated with reverence.

  33. 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.

  34. Opening Message Opening Message

    Russell M. Nelson April 2020

    Our ultimate quest in life is to prepare to meet our Maker.

  35. Ensuring a Righteous Judgment Ensuring a Righteous Judgment

    James R. Rasband April 2020

    Alma explained to Helaman that peace finally came to him when his “mind caught hold” on his father’s teaching “concerning the coming of … Jesus Christ … to atone for the sins of the world.” A penitent Alma pleaded for Christ’s mercy and then felt joy and relief when he realized that Christ had atoned for his sins and paid all that justice required.

  36. A Living Witness of the Living Christ A Living Witness of the Living Christ

    Gérald Caussé April 2020

    In contrast, receiving the full blessings of the Savior’s Atonement is conditioned upon our diligence in living the “doctrine of Christ.” In his dream, Lehi saw the “strait and narrow path” that leads to the tree of life.

  37. Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God

    Dale G. Renlund April 2020

    “And for this cause have I been lifted up; therefore, according to the power of the Father I will draw all men unto me.”

  38. The Blessing of Continuing Revelation to Prophets and Personal Revelation to Guide Our Lives The Blessing of Continuing Revelation to Prophets and Personal Revelation to Guide Our Lives

    Quentin L. Cook April 2020

    Personal revelation is the profound blessing received following baptism when we are “sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost.” I can remember a special spiritual revelation when I was 15 years old.

  39. Go Forward in Faith Go Forward in Faith

    Russell M. Nelson April 2020

    I bless you with a desire to repent and become a little more like Him each day.

  40. The Joy of the Saints The Joy of the Saints

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2019

    Just wait, said the Lord, until “that day when I make up my jewels.

  41. Covenant Belonging Covenant Belonging

    Gerrit W. Gong October 2019

    Second, the Book of Mormon is evidence we can hold in our hand of covenant belonging.

  42. Holiness and the Plan of Happiness Holiness and the Plan of Happiness

    Henry B. Eyring October 2019

    The scriptures teach us that among other things, we can be sanctified or become more holy when we exercise faith in Christ, demonstrate our obedience, repent, sacrifice for Him, receive sacred ordinances, and keep our covenants with Him.

  43. Take Up Our Cross Take Up Our Cross

    Ulisses Soares October 2019

    While in Liberty Jail in 1839, the Prophet Joseph Smith wrote an epistle to Church members containing prophecies that are so very applicable in all these circumstances and situations.

  44. We Can Do Better and Be Better We Can Do Better and Be Better

    Russell M. Nelson April 2019

    When we choose to repent, we choose to change!

  45. 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).

  46. Good Shepherd, Lamb of God Good Shepherd, Lamb of God

    Gerrit W. Gong April 2019

    In our day, President Russell M.

  47. The Correct Name of the Church The Correct Name of the Church

    Russell M. Nelson October 2018

    “And how be it my church save it be called in my name?

  48. The Father The Father

    Brian K. Ashton October 2018

    Consequently, the Father created a plan that would allow us, upon certain conditions, to obtain physical bodies that would become immortal and glorified in the Resurrection; marry and form families in mortality or, for the faithful who did not have this opportunity, after mortality; progress toward perfection; and ultimately return to our Heavenly Parents and live with Them and our families in a state of exaltation and eternal happiness.

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

    Robert C. Gay October 2018

    My fellow brothers and sisters, recently, as I was pondering President Russell M.

  50. Wilt Thou Be Made Whole? Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?

    Matthew L. Carpenter October 2018

    Christ can also heal us when we sin.

  51. Until Seventy Times Seven Until Seventy Times Seven

    Lynn G. Robbins April 2018

    Because we don’t want to be through until we become as our Savior is, we need to continue getting up each time we fall, with a desire to keep growing and progressing despite our weaknesses.

  52. Teaching in the Home—a Joyful and Sacred Responsibility Teaching in the Home—a Joyful and Sacred Responsibility

    Devin G. Durrant April 2018

    That’s how the Savior teaches.

  53. Behold the Man! Behold the Man!

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2018

    Second, we have all sinned.

  54. Value beyond Measure Value beyond Measure

    Joy D. Jones October 2017

    Sisters, because of what He did for us, “we are bound to him by loving ties.” He said, “My Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross; and after that I had been lifted up upon the cross, that I might draw all men unto me.”

  55. The Living Bread Which Came Down from Heaven The Living Bread Which Came Down from Heaven

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2017

    The symbolism of the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is beautiful to contemplate.

  56. The Eternal Everyday The Eternal Everyday

    Quentin L. Cook October 2017

    It is important to understand the magnitude of Christ’s humility, righteousness, character, and intelligence, as exemplified in the scriptures.

  57. By Divine Design By Divine Design

    Ronald A. Rasband October 2017

    Most often, our good works are known to only a few.

  58. Seek Ye Out of the Best Books Seek Ye Out of the Best Books

    Ian S. Ardern October 2017

    The increase in Sabbath day observance is but one example of members spiritually fortifying themselves by heeding prophetic invitations.

  59. Our Father’s Glorious Plan Our Father’s Glorious Plan

    Weatherford T. Clayton April 2017

    “And it shall come to pass, that whoso repenteth and is baptized in my name shall be filled; and if he endureth to the end, behold, him will I hold guiltless before my Father at that day when I shall stand to judge the world.”

  60. Our Good Shepherd Our Good Shepherd

    Dale G. Renlund April 2017

    The Savior’s compassion, love, and mercy draw us toward Him.

  61. Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives

    Russell M. Nelson April 2017

    “And my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross.”

  62. A Sin-Resistant Generation A Sin-Resistant Generation

    Joy D. Jones April 2017

    I testify that Jesus Christ leads this Church.

  63. The Voice of Warning The Voice of Warning

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2017

    Ultimately, we are all accountable to God for our choices and the lives we live.

  64. And This Is Life Eternal And This Is Life Eternal

    C. Scott Grow April 2017

    The Savior tells us that the very best way to know God is to become like Him.

  65. Foundations of Faith Foundations of Faith

    Quentin L. Cook April 2017

    None enter the Lord’s rest save those who wash their garments in Christ’s blood because of their faith.

  66. “Abide in My Love” “Abide in My Love”

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2016

    To “continue in” or “abide in” the Savior’s love means to receive His grace and be perfected by it.

  67. The Righteous Judge The Righteous Judge

    Lynn G. Robbins October 2016

    This counsel to the Nephite Twelve will help us judge as the Lord does: “Ye shall be judges of this people, according to the judgment which I shall give unto you, which shall be just.

  68. “If Ye Had Known Me” “If Ye Had Known Me”

    David A. Bednar October 2016

    The Savior has admonished us to become as He is.

  69. The Doctrine of Christ The Doctrine of Christ

    Brian K. Ashton October 2016

    As our constant companion, the Holy Ghost gives us additional power or strength to keep our covenants.

  70. “That I Might Draw All Men unto Me” “That I Might Draw All Men unto Me”

    Dale G. Renlund April 2016

    “And for this cause have I been lifted up; therefore, according to the power of the Father I will draw all men unto me.”

  71. Always Retain a Remission of Your Sins Always Retain a Remission of Your Sins

    David A. Bednar April 2016

    In mortality we experience physical birth and the opportunity for spiritual rebirth.

  72. The Holy Ghost The Holy Ghost

    Robert D. Hales April 2016

    Personal revelation is essential, but it is only one part of the work of the Holy Ghost.

  73. Always Remember Him Always Remember Him

    Gerrit W. Gong April 2016

    At times in history, mortal men have been executed by crucifixion.

  74. Behold Thy Mother Behold Thy Mother

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2015

    Bear, borne, carry, deliver.

  75. The Holy Ghost as Your Companion The Holy Ghost as Your Companion

    Henry B. Eyring October 2015

    You remember the Savior’s words: “Now this is the commandment: Repent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be baptized in my name, that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand spotless before me at the last day” (3 Nephi 27:20).

  76. Why the Church Why the Church

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2015

    Jesus Christ is “the author and the finisher of [our] faith.” Uniting ourselves to the body of Christ—the Church—is an important part of taking His name upon us.

  77. My Heart Pondereth Them Continually My Heart Pondereth Them Continually

    Devin G. Durrant October 2015

    Remember the words of Jesus Christ when He said, “Do the things which ye have seen me do.” May we fully apply His words in our lives, I so pray in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

  78. Remembering in Whom We Have Trusted Remembering in Whom We Have Trusted

    Allen D. Haynie October 2015

    With that real-life parable of sorts in mind, please consider the following words of Jesus Christ: “And no unclean thing can enter into his kingdom; therefore nothing entereth into his rest save it be those who have washed their garments in my blood, because of their faith, and the repentance of all their sins, and their faithfulness unto the end.”

  79. Yes, We Can and Will Win! Yes, We Can and Will Win!

    Ulisses Soares April 2015

    The scriptures also contain several examples of those who gave that permission to the adversary and ended up becoming confused and even destroyed, like Nehor, Korihor, and Sherem.

  80. The Law of the Fast: A Personal Responsibility to Care for the Poor and Needy The Law of the Fast: A Personal Responsibility to Care for the Poor and Needy

    Dean M. Davies October 2014

    In chapter 27 of 3 Nephi, the risen Lord asked, “What manner of men ought ye to be?” He responded, “Even as I am.” As we take upon ourselves the name of Christ and strive to follow Him, we will receive His image in our countenance and become more like Him.

  81. The Sacrament and the Atonement The Sacrament and the Atonement

    James J. Hamula October 2014

    Thus, with bread and water, we are reminded of Christ’s Redemption of us from death and sin.

  82. Ponder the Path of Thy Feet Ponder the Path of Thy Feet

    Thomas S. Monson October 2014

    To help guide us we have the words of God and of His Son found in our holy scriptures.

  83. What Manner of Men? What Manner of Men?

    Donald L. Hallstrom April 2014

    As we visualize this worldwide meeting, we are reminded that there is nothing comparable to this gathering—anywhere.

  84. The Witness The Witness

    Boyd K. Packer April 2014

    “Therefore, whatsoever ye shall do, ye shall do it in my name; therefore ye shall call the church in my name; and ye shall call upon the Father in my name that he will bless the church for my sake” (3 Nephi 27:2–7).

  85. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2014

    “And my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross; and after that I had been lifted up upon the cross, that I might draw all men unto me, that as I have been lifted up by men even so should men be lifted up by the Father, to stand before me, to be judged of their works.”

  86. Redemption Redemption

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2013

    The Savior’s Redemption has two parts.

  87. First Observe, Then Serve First Observe, Then Serve

    Linda K. Burton October 2012

    Not only did this Christlike brother notice the need to help his wife with a class full of energetic seven-year-olds; he also gave individual service to a child in need.

  88. Becoming a True Disciple Becoming a True Disciple

    Daniel L. Johnson October 2012

    As the Savior asked His disciples when He visited the American continent, “Therefore, what manner of men ought ye to be?” And then, answering His own question, He said, “Verily I say unto you, even as I am” (3 Nephi 27:27).

  89. Thanks Be to God Thanks Be to God

    Russell M. Nelson April 2012

    Central to God’s eternal plan is the mission of His Son, Jesus Christ.

  90. The Doctrine of Christ The Doctrine of Christ

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2012

    How does the Savior reveal His will and doctrine to prophets, seers, and revelators?

  91. Having the Vision to Do Having the Vision to Do

    O. Vincent Haleck April 2012

    When we study the life of our Savior and His teachings, we see Him amongst the people teaching, praying, lifting, and healing.

  92. The Importance of a Name The Importance of a Name

    M. Russell Ballard October 2011

    The words Church of Jesus Christ declare that it is His Church.

  93. Teachings of Jesus Teachings of Jesus

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2011

    “And no unclean thing can enter into [the Father’s] kingdom; therefore nothing entereth into his rest save it be those who have washed their garments in my blood, because of their faith, and the repentance of all their sins, and their faithfulness unto the end” (3 Nephi 27:14–16, 19).

  94. The Atonement Covers All Pain The Atonement Covers All Pain

    Kent F. Richards April 2011

    “… Therefore, according to the power of the Father I will draw all men unto me.”

  95. Guided by the Holy Spirit Guided by the Holy Spirit

    Boyd K. Packer April 2011

    “And how be it my church save it be called in my name?

  96. What Manner of Men and Women Ought Ye to Be? What Manner of Men and Women Ought Ye to Be?

    Lynn G. Robbins April 2011

    “To be, or not to be” is actually a very good question.

  97. Reflections on a Consecrated Life Reflections on a Consecrated Life

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2010

    As the Savior demonstrated, the consecrated life is a pure life.

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

    Robert D. Hales October 2010

    Throughout His life our Savior showed us how to use our agency.

  99. Tell Me the Stories of Jesus Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

    Neil L. Andersen April 2010

    Do they know that Jesus often taught, “Ask, and ye shall receive”?

  100. Preserving the Heart’s Mighty Change Preserving the Heart’s Mighty Change

    Dale G. Renlund October 2009

    Just as with heart transplant patients, however, this mighty change of our spiritual hearts is just the beginning.

  101. The Power of Covenants The Power of Covenants

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2009

    Jesus explained what it means to believe in Him: “Now this is the commandment [or in other words, this is the covenant]: Repent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be baptized in my name, that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand spotless before me at the last day” (3 Nephi 27:20).

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

    Russell M. Nelson April 2009

    Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world—He who ransomed us with His blood—is our Redeemer and our Exemplar.

  103. The Way The Way

    Lawrence E. Corbridge October 2008

    One of the most popular and attractive philosophies of men is to live life your own way—do your own thing, be yourself, don’t let others tell you what to do.

  104. To Learn, to Do, to Be To Learn, to Do, to Be

    Thomas S. Monson October 2008

    From the Book of Mormon comes counsel that says it all.

  105. 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.”

  106. Small and Simple Things Small and Simple Things

    Christoffel Golden Jr. October 2007

    Everyone who will live the gospel of Jesus Christ daily and endure to the end will gain eternal life—this is the promise of the Lord.

  107. Clean Hands and a Pure Heart Clean Hands and a Pure Heart

    David A. Bednar October 2007

    Said He, “Now this is the commandment: Repent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be baptized in my name, that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand spotless before me at the last day” (3 Nephi 27:20).

  108. Nourished by the Good Word of God Nourished by the Good Word of God

    Daniel K Judd October 2007

    Section 50 includes several vital keys to providing nourishment for those we teach and those we lead.

  109. Repentance and Conversion Repentance and Conversion

    Russell M. Nelson April 2007

    Yes, the Lord has commanded us to repent, to change our ways, to come unto Him, and be more like Him.

  110. Remembering, Repenting, and Changing Remembering, Repenting, and Changing

    Julie B. Beck April 2007

    Sister Fox said that the gospel was her “mantle of protection against temptation, [her] consolation in sorrow, [her] joy and glory throughout all [her] days, and [her] hope of eternal life.” She took as her motto “the Kingdom of God or nothing” because she knew that by embracing the gospel with her whole heart, she could receive the promise the Savior gave to us all: “Whoso repenteth and is baptized in my name shall be filled; and if he endureth to the end, behold, him will I hold guiltless b...

  111. The Power of Patience The Power of Patience

    Robert C. Oaks October 2006

    These examples of patience have greater meaning for us when we consider the admonition found in 3 Nephi: “Therefore, what manner of men ought ye to be?

  112. Discipleship Discipleship

    James E. Faust October 2006

    Some may say: “I am a simple person.

  113. Let Us Be Men Let Us Be Men

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2006

    The Lord asked His disciples what manner of men they should be and then answered, “Verily I say unto you, even as I am” (3 Nephi 27:27; see also 3 Nephi 18:24).

  114. Jesus Christ—the Master Healer Jesus Christ—the Master Healer

    Russell M. Nelson October 2005

    As true converts, we are motivated to do what the Lord wants us to do and to be who He wants us to be.

  115. 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

    “Have they not read the scriptures, which say ye must take upon you the name of Christ, which is my name?

  116. Senior Missionaries and the Gospel Senior Missionaries and the Gospel

    Russell M. Nelson October 2004

    “And my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross.”

  117. Standing Spotless before the Lord Standing Spotless before the Lord

    Clate W. Mask Jr. April 2004

    When the Savior appeared in ancient America, He said, “Repent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be baptized in my name, that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand spotless before me at the last day” (3 Nephi 27:20).

  118. Repentance and Change Repentance and Change

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2003

    Chastity is an example.

  119. Are You a Saint? Are You a Saint?

    Quentin L. Cook October 2003

    What does it mean to be a Saint?

  120. Sweet Power of Prayer Sweet Power of Prayer

    Russell M. Nelson April 2003

    Jesus taught us how.

  121. Show You Know Show You Know

    Coleen K. Menlove April 2003

    The Lord declared, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, this is my gospel; and ye know the things that ye must do in my church; for the works which ye have seen me do that shall ye also do.” I love the Primary song “I’m Trying to Be like Jesus,” and I love the way I feel when I sing it.

  122. That They May Be One in Us That They May Be One in Us

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2002

    Most importantly, we may look to Jesus to help restore the inner unity of our soul when we have succumbed to sin and destroyed our peace.

  123. With Holiness of Heart With Holiness of Heart

    Bonnie D. Parkin October 2002

    Covenants not only coax us out of comfort zones and into new growth but lead others to do the same.

  124. Consecrate Thy Performance Consecrate Thy Performance

    Neal A. Maxwell April 2002

    Shrinking occurs in so many ways.

  125. 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?

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

    Boyd K. Packer October 2001

    And preeminently, the mission of Jesus Christ;

  127. “Plow in Hope” “Plow in Hope”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 2001

    The more we know of Jesus, the more we will love Him.

  128. Living by Scriptural Guidance Living by Scriptural Guidance

    Russell M. Nelson October 2000

    In your journey through life, you meet many obstacles and make some mistakes.

  129. The Challenge to Become The Challenge to Become

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2000

    In teaching the Nephites, the Savior referred to what they must become.

  130. The Tugs and Pulls of the World The Tugs and Pulls of the World

    Neal A. Maxwell October 2000

    The validation of our worth really comes from knowing who we are, not solely from what we do.

  131. Watch Over and Strengthen Watch Over and Strengthen

    Henry B. Eyring April 2000

    Because you are called by Jesus Christ to His service, you may go forward with great confidence.

  132. 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.

  133. “Because My Father Sent Me” “Because My Father Sent Me”

    Loren C. Dunn April 2000

    The gospel is designed to teach us what to do as fathers and mothers, and it would seem that when families are intact, we may very well do good things and give as our first reason “because my Father sent me” or because a father showed me the way.

  134. The Creation The Creation

    Russell M. Nelson April 2000

    The Lord God declared, “This is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.” He who, under direction of the Father, had created the earth, subsequently came into mortality to do the will of His Father and to fulfill all prophecies of the Atonement.

  135. Becoming Our Best Selves Becoming Our Best Selves

    Thomas S. Monson October 1999

    During His ministry on the American continent, He added significant words when He answered the same question: “What manner of men ought ye to be?

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

    Alexander B. Morrison October 1999

    “For this cause came I into the world.” What was that cause?

  137. A Testimony of the Book of Mormon A Testimony of the Book of Mormon

    Russell M. Nelson October 1999

    The Savior declared that the Book of Mormon contains “the fulness of [His] everlasting gospel.” How did He define the gospel?

  138. “Out of Small Things” “Out of Small Things”

    Stephen A. West April 1999

    “Therefore, if ye do these things blessed are ye.”

  139. True Followers True Followers

    Robert J. Whetten April 1999

    Jesus’ unconditional love for us motivated His atoning sacrifice for our sins.

  140. Welcome Home Welcome Home

    Keith B. McMullin April 1999

    Have faith in Christ, trust Him, come unto Him, follow Him (see 3 Ne.

  141. The Time to Prepare The Time to Prepare

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1998

    The Savior has set the example for us and commands that “the works which [we] have seen [Him] do that shall [we] also do.” I have always been impressed by Moroni’s powerful invitation that he offered as a valedictory admonition at the end of his earthly ministry: “Come unto Christ, and be perfected in him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness.”

  142. Spiritual Capacity Spiritual Capacity

    Russell M. Nelson October 1997

    His humility, for example, is so sincere that he would have me point only to the Lord Jesus Christ as our great exemplar.

  143. “Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ” “Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1997

    However, on our smaller scale, just as Jesus has invited, we can indeed strive to become “even as [He is]” (3 Ne.

  144. “Behold the Man” “Behold the Man”

    Keith B. McMullin October 1997

    To make it possible for us to escape these perils, Heavenly Father provided a Savior.

  145. Gratitude Gratitude

    Jerald L. Taylor April 1997

    The resurrected Savior taught the people in the Americas “that whoso repenteth and is baptized in my name shall be filled; and if he endureth to the end, behold, him will I hold guiltless before my Father at that day when I shall stand to judge the world” (3 Ne.

  146. Endure and Be Lifted Up Endure and Be Lifted Up

    Russell M. Nelson April 1997

    What if Jesus had wavered in His commitment to do His Father’s will?

  147. “Always Have His Spirit” “Always Have His Spirit”

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1996

    Latter-day scriptures also teach that the remission of sins, which is made possible by the Atonement, comes “by baptism, and by fire, yea, even the Holy Ghost” (D&C 19:31; see also 2 Ne.

  148. “Ye May Know” “Ye May Know”

    Keith B. McMullin April 1996

    Such is the purpose of witnesses, such is the power of the Holy Ghost, such is the anchor of truth.

  149. Trust in the Lord Trust in the Lord

    Richard G. Scott October 1995

    Our Father in Heaven has invited you to express your needs, hopes, and desires unto Him.

  150. Perfection Pending Perfection Pending

    Russell M. Nelson October 1995

    The Lord’s entire work and glory pertains to the immortality and eternal life of each human being.

  151. As Jesus Sees Us As Jesus Sees Us

    Cecil O. Samuelson Jr. April 1995

    And how are we to know how we are perceived by Jesus Christ?

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

    Howard W. Hunter April 1994

    One of the most important questions ever asked to mortal men was asked by the Son of God himself, the Savior of the world.

  153. Trying to Be Like Jesus Trying to Be Like Jesus

    F. Melvin Hammond April 1994

    In succeeding years “Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man” (Luke 2:52).

  154. Our Lord and Savior Our Lord and Savior

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1993

    For if a church be called … in the name of a man then it be the church of a man; but if it be called in my name then it is my church, if it so be that they are built upon my gospel” (3 Ne.

  155. How Will Our Children Remember Us? How Will Our Children Remember Us?

    Robert D. Hales October 1993

    “… ‘What manner of men ought we to be?’ You remember the Lord’s answer is this: ‘Verily I say unto you, even as I am’ (3 Ne.

  156. “From the Beginning” “From the Beginning”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1993

    We can best express our gratitude for this glorious fulness by developing a more full love for all of humankind.

  157. Constancy amid Change Constancy amid Change

    Russell M. Nelson October 1993

    The Lord declared that “this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39).

  158. The Upward Reach The Upward Reach

    Thomas S. Monson October 1993

    Fourth, be what we ought to be.

  159. “Ponder the Path of Thy Feet” “Ponder the Path of Thy Feet”

    Elaine L. Jack October 1993

    Christ’s cause was singular and focused, for he proclaimed, “I came into the world to do the will of my Father” (3 Ne.

  160. Combatting Spiritual Drift—Our Global Pandemic Combatting Spiritual Drift—Our Global Pandemic

    Russell M. Nelson October 1993

    First, “we believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost” (A of F 1:1).

  161. “Settle This in Your Hearts” “Settle This in Your Hearts”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1992

    Such members accept callings but not all of the accompanying responsibilities; hence, their Church chores must often be done by those already “anxiously engaged.” Some regard themselves as merely “resting” in between Church callings.

  162. Be Men! Be Men!

    Carlos E. Asay April 1992

    Thus he, the only sinless and perfect man who ever walked this earth, is qualified to state: “What manner of men ought ye to be?

  163. To Learn, To Do, To Be To Learn, To Do, To Be

    Thomas S. Monson April 1992

    From the Book of Mormon comes counsel that says it all.

  164. Gratitude for the Goodness of God Gratitude for the Goodness of God

    Robert D. Hales April 1992

    “And my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross” (3 Ne.

  165. Doors of Death Doors of Death

    Russell M. Nelson April 1992

    Our resurrection will not be an end but a new beginning.

  166. What Doest Ye for Christ? What Doest Ye for Christ?

    Sam K. Shimabukuro April 1992

    That description we eventually would like to leave of ourselves as we labor diligently to answer the question by the works we do may well be called character—hopefully even a Christlike character.

  167. Repentance Repentance

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1991

    For some months, I’ve tried to emphasize repentance, one of the most vital and merciful doctrines of the kingdom.

  168. To a Missionary Son To a Missionary Son

    Dennis B. Neuenschwander October 1991

    “Verily, verily, I say unto you, this is my gospel” (3 Ne.

  169. Be Thou an Example Be Thou an Example

    Ruth B. Wright October 1991

    We can always feel secure in looking to Christ as our perfect example.

  170. Witnesses of Christ Witnesses of Christ

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1990

    We also witness of Christ by our membership in the Church that bears his name (see 3 Ne.

  171. Follow the Prophets Follow the Prophets

    Waldo P. Call October 1990

    The Lord told his disciples on this continent, “And it shall come to pass, that whoso repenteth and is baptized in my name shall be filled; and if he endureth to the end, behold, him will I hold guiltless before my Father at that day when I shall stand to judge the world” (3 Ne.

  172. “Thus Shall My Church Be Called” “Thus Shall My Church Be Called”

    Russell M. Nelson April 1990

    “And how be it my church save it be called in my name?” (3 Ne.

  173. Chastity: The Source of True Manhood Chastity: The Source of True Manhood

    Robert L. Backman October 1989

    The Lord has declared, “And no unclean thing can enter into his kingdom; therefore nothing entereth into his rest save it be those who have washed their garments in my blood, because of their faith, and the repentance of all their sins, and their faithfulness unto the end.” (3 Ne.

  174. Irony: The Crust on the Bread of Adversity Irony: The Crust on the Bread of Adversity

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1989

    Yet, even with all the ironies, sad ironies, there is the grand and glad irony of Christ’s great mission.

  175. “Answer Me” “Answer Me”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1988

    Why is our life-style sometimes blurred and out of focus when we have been told clearly what “manner of men” and women we ought to be?

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

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1988

    “My Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross, … that I might draw all men unto me, … that they may be judged according to their works.

  177. The Great Commandment—Love the Lord The Great Commandment—Love the Lord

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1988

    In the meantime the wicked think they are getting away with something.

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

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1987

    During his ministry Jesus taught, “Behold I am the light; I have set an example for you” (3 Ne.

  179. The Savior’s Visit to America The Savior’s Visit to America

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1987

    “Verily, verily, I say unto you, this is my gospel” (3 Ne.

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

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1987

    Now, my brothers and sisters, let not Jesus’ redemption for us stop at the immortalizing dimension of the Atonement, “the loosing of the bands of death” (Alma 11:41).

  181. Godly Characteristics of the Master Godly Characteristics of the Master

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1986

    The privilege of holding the priesthood, which is the power and authority to act in God’s name, is a great blessing and privilege and one that carries with it equally great obligations and responsibilities.

  182. Reverent and Clean Reverent and Clean

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1986

    “And whoso taketh upon him my name, and endureth to the end, the same shall be saved at the last day.” (3 Ne.

  183. A Sacred Responsibility A Sacred Responsibility

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1986

    Christ is our ideal.

  184. Self-Mastery Self-Mastery

    Russell M. Nelson October 1985

    To reach your highest destiny, emulate the Savior.

  185. The Gospel The Gospel

    Hartman Rector, Jr. October 1985

    If we were to search for the best definition of what is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ, we could hardly do better than look to the Lord Jesus Christ’s definition of what his gospel is.

  186. Taking upon Us the Name of Jesus Christ Taking upon Us the Name of Jesus Christ

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1985

    When the Savior taught the Nephites following his resurrection, he referred to the scriptural statement that “ye must take upon you the name of Christ.” He explained, “For by this name shall ye be called at the last day; And whoso taketh upon him my name, and endureth to the end, the same shall be saved at the last day.” (3 Ne.

  187. The Pattern of Our Parentage The Pattern of Our Parentage

    Boyd K. Packer October 1984

    We began with this question: “What is man that thou art mindful of him?” Christ, our Redeemer, our Elder Brother, asked, “What manner of men ought ye to be?” And then He answered, “Verily I say unto you, even as I am.” (3 Ne.

  188. The Great Plan of the Eternal God The Great Plan of the Eternal God

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1984

    With an understanding of God’s plan of salvation, we know that the rejoicing, the striving, the suffering, the tutoring, and the enduring experiences of life all play their part in an intelligible process of helping us, if we will, to become, as the Savior beckoningly invited, “even as I am.” (3 Ne.

  189. The Keystone of Our Religion The Keystone of Our Religion

    James E. Faust October 1983

    The Redeemer further declared in the Book of Mormon, “Behold I have given unto you my gospel.” (3 Ne.

  190. Our Responsibility to Take the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth Our Responsibility to Take the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth

    Jack H Goaslind, Jr. October 1983

    The conditions of our discipleship impose on us the identical mission, for he said, “The works which ye have seen me do that shall ye also do.” (3 Ne.

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

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1983

    My beloved brethren, I have entitled my remarks “What Manner of Men Ought We to Be?” You will recognize this title as a variation of the question Jesus posed to the Nephites.

  192. The Sacrament The Sacrament

    David B. Haight April 1983

    “And my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross; … that I might draw all men unto me.” (3 Ne.

  193. Valiance in the Drama of Life Valiance in the Drama of Life

    Royden G. Derrick April 1983

    The Savior alluded to this principle when he asked, “What manner of men ought ye to be?” Then he answered his own question, “Even as I am.” (3 Ne.

  194. Believers and Doers Believers and Doers

    Mark E. Petersen October 1982

    “What manner of men ought ye to be?” He asked, and then replied, “Even as I am.” (3 Ne.

  195. Pure Religion Pure Religion

    Marvin J. Ashton October 1982

    As with most simple formulas, all of us must analyze our own lives and use wisdom and free agency as we apply the basic principles.

  196. “We Believe in Being Honest” “We Believe in Being Honest”

    Mark E. Petersen April 1982

    Did He not ask, “What manner of men ought ye to be?” And did He not reply “Even as I am”?

  197. Love Extends beyond Convenience Love Extends beyond Convenience

    J. Richard Clarke October 1981

    “Therefore, what manner of men ought ye to be?

  198. Reach Out to Our Father’s Children Reach Out to Our Father’s Children

    Jack H Goaslind, Jr. April 1981

    In his visit to the Nephites, the Savior gave this important admonition: “Therefore, what manner of men ought ye to be?

  199. Repentance Repentance

    Marion G. Romney October 1980

    “Now this is the commandment: Repent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me.” (3 Ne.

  200. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

    Marion G. Romney October 1979

    “Verily, verily, I say unto you, this is my gospel” (3 Ne.

  201. This Is a Day of Sacrifice This Is a Day of Sacrifice

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1979

    The Savior himself declared: “Repent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be baptized in my name, that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand spotless before me at the last day” (3 Ne.

  202. Preparing for Service in the Church Preparing for Service in the Church

    Spencer W. Kimball April 1979

    We all need heroes to honor and admire; we need people after whom we can pattern our lives.

  203. We, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints We, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    Marion G. Romney April 1979

    “Now this is the commandment [by the risen Redeemer to the ancient Americans, and it is still his commandment]: Repent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be baptized in my name, that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand spotless before me at the last day.” (3 Ne.

  204. The Worth of Souls The Worth of Souls

    Marion G. Romney October 1978

    Eternal life is to be obtained only through obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel.

  205. The Power of Forgiveness The Power of Forgiveness

    Spencer W. Kimball October 1977

    Hard to do?

  206. Do unto Others … Do unto Others …

    Mark E. Petersen April 1977

    “And he that endureth not unto the end, the same is he that is also hewn down and cast into the fire, from whence they can no more return, because of the justice of the Father.” (3 Ne.

  207. A Personal Relationship with the Savior A Personal Relationship with the Savior

    James E. Faust October 1976

    Third: A daily striving for an increased obedience and perfection in our lives.

  208. Are We Following Christ’s Pattern? Are We Following Christ’s Pattern?

    William R. Bradford April 1976

    “Therefore, what manner of men ought ye to be?

  209. Christ in America Christ in America

    N. Eldon Tanner April 1975

    “Now this is the commandment: Repent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be baptized in my name, that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand spotless before me at the last day.” (3 Ne.

  210. Faith—The First Step Faith—The First Step

    Howard W. Hunter April 1975

    “And my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross; and after that I had been lifted up upon the cross, that I might draw all men unto me, that as I have been lifted up by men even so should men be lifted up by the Father, to stand before me, to be judged of their works, whether they be good or whether they be evil.” (3 Ne.

  211. The Divine Power of Repentance The Divine Power of Repentance

    Bernard P. Brockbank October 1974

    Jesus Christ lived his life and gave his life so that man might have the gospel and repent and prepare himself to live with God in the kingdom of heaven.

  212. Do Not Despair Do Not Despair

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1974

    And twelfth, goals.

  213. Be Ye Clean That Bear the Vessels of the Lord Be Ye Clean That Bear the Vessels of the Lord

    Marion G. Romney April 1974

    Six hundred years later the resurrected Jesus told his Nephite disciples that “no unclean thing can enter into his kingdom; therefore nothing entereth into his rest save it be those who have washed their garments in my blood, because of their faith, and the repentance of all their sins, and their faithfulness unto the end.” (3 Ne.

  214. What Manner of Men? “As I Am” What Manner of Men? “As I Am”

    Marion D. Hanks April 1973

    As Christ taught the gospel to the people of this hemisphere, he asked them, “… what manner of men ought ye to be?” and answered, “Verily I say unto you, even as I am.” (3 Ne.

  215. “This Is My Gospel” “This Is My Gospel”

    Howard W. Hunter April 1973

    “Now this is the commandment: Repent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be baptized in my name, that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand spotless before me at the last day.

  216. Listen to a Prophet’s Voice Listen to a Prophet’s Voice

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1972

    A man can ask no more important question in his life than that which Paul asked: “… Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” A man can take no greater action than to pursue a course that will bring to him the answer to that question and then to carry out that answer.

  217. Why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    Marion G. Romney October 1972

    “… how be it my church save it be called in my name?

  218. Every Man in His Own Place Every Man in His Own Place

    Marion D. Hanks October 1972

    “And for this cause have I been lifted up.

  219. “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth”

    Joseph Fielding Smith October 1971

    Our Savior, Jesus Christ, is the great Exemplar.

  220. Our Responsibility: To Save the World Our Responsibility: To Save the World

    Delbert L. Stapley October 1971

    Jesus asked his disciples this question: “… what manner of men ought ye to be?

  221. Our Responsibilities as Priesthood Holders Our Responsibilities as Priesthood Holders

    Joseph Fielding Smith April 1971

    He himself set the perfect example for us in all things and said to us: “Follow thou me.” Of his Nephite disciples he asked: “… what manner of men ought ye to be?” and then answered: “Verily I say unto you, even as I am.” (3 Ne.