Genesis 37–41 — Come Follow Me

Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty

Sandino Roman April 2025

As you try to do what pleases Him, you will say, like Joseph in Egypt when he was tempted by Potiphar’s wife, “How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” And when faced with opposition, you will say, like the young Prophet Joseph, “I knew it, and I knew that God knew it, and I could not deny it; … I knew that by so doing I would offend God.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/24roman?lang=eng&id=p_zRQD8#p_zRQD8

Eternity’s Great Gifts: Jesus Christ’s Atonement, Resurrection, Restoration Eternity’s Great Gifts: Jesus Christ’s Atonement, Resurrection, Restoration

Gerrit W. Gong April 2025

Joseph, sold into servitude in Egypt, knew Pharaoh’s dream meant seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/45gong?lang=eng&id=p_crg8f#p_crg8f

Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness

Kristin M. Yee October 2022

Joseph of Egypt lived a life with ashes.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/23yee?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

For God So Loved Us For God So Loved Us

Michael T. Ringwood April 2022

A lesson I love in that account comes from Joseph’s brother Judah, who played a part in God’s personal plan for Joseph.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/44ringwood?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

There Was Bread There Was Bread

W. Christopher Waddell October 2020

“And there shall arise after them seven years of famine; and all the plenty shall be forgotten in the land of Egypt.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/25waddell?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

God Will Do Something Unimaginable God Will Do Something Unimaginable

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2020

Young Joseph, the son of Jacob, was thrown into a pit, sold into slavery, betrayed, and abandoned.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/28uchtdorf?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

Answers to Prayer Answers to Prayer

Brook P. Hales April 2019

In other situations, when our worthy desires are not granted in the way we had hoped, it may actually be for our ultimate benefit.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/13hales?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

Meeting the Challenges of Today’s World Meeting the Challenges of Today’s World

Robert D. Hales October 2015

One of the purposes of the scriptures is to show us how righteous people respond to temptation and evil.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/meeting-the-challenges-of-todays-world?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

Stand Strong in Holy Places Stand Strong in Holy Places

Robert D. Hales April 2013

Ironically, standing strong sometimes means avoiding and even fleeing from the world.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/stand-strong-in-holy-places?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

Beware Concerning Yourselves Beware Concerning Yourselves

Anthony D. Perkins October 2012

Sixth, fully living the law of chastity yields confidence to stand “in the presence of God” with the Holy Ghost as our “constant companion.” Satan is assaulting virtue and marriage with an avalanche of obscenity.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/beware-concerning-yourselves?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

Followers of Christ Followers of Christ

Walter F. González April 2011

It may also mean withstanding adversity and temptation.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/followers-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul

Jeffrey R. Holland April 2010

Above all, start by separating yourself from people, materials, and circumstances that will harm you.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/place-no-more-for-the-enemy-of-my-soul?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

Today Is the Time Today Is the Time

Walter F. González October 2007

For example, what did Joseph who was sold into Egypt plant in his soul to reply, “How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” (Genesis 39:9) when avoiding pressure from Potiphar’s wife to break the law of chastity?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/today-is-the-time?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear

Gordon B. Hinckley October 2005

Let us never lose sight of the dream of Pharaoh concerning the fat cattle and the lean, the full ears of corn and the blasted ears, the meaning of which was interpreted by Joseph to indicate years of plenty and years of scarcity (see Genesis 41:1–36).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/if-ye-are-prepared-ye-shall-not-fear?lang=eng&id=p56#p56

Pornography Pornography

Dallin H. Oaks April 2005

Third, do all that you can to avoid pornography.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/pornography?lang=eng&id=p44#p44

Earthly Debts, Heavenly Debts Earthly Debts, Heavenly Debts

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 2004

Third, learn to save.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/earthly-debts-heavenly-debts?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

The Call for Courage The Call for Courage

Thomas S. Monson April 2004

The holy scriptures portray the evidence of this truth.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/the-call-for-courage?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

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

Russell M. Nelson October 2002

That prophecy echoes an earlier scriptural account of the second generation of human life upon the earth: “In those days Satan had great dominion among men, and raged in their hearts; and from thenceforth came wars and bloodshed; and a man’s hand was against his own brother, in … seeking for power.” From the days of Cain and Abel, Esau and Jacob, and Joseph who was sold into Egypt, the flames of hostility have been fueled by family feuding.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/blessed-are-the-peacemakers?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

Becoming Men in Whom the Spirit of God Is Becoming Men in Whom the Spirit of God Is

L. Tom Perry April 2002

My father’s description of the prophet Joseph F.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/becoming-men-in-whom-the-spirit-of-god-is?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

Compassion Compassion

Thomas S. Monson April 2001

A stirring account which illustrates this statement is found in the Old Testament of the Holy Bible.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/compassion?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

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

Neal A. Maxwell October 2000

We can also emulate the spiritual reflexes of Joseph in Egypt: when he was tempted, “he … fled” (Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/the-tugs-and-pulls-of-the-world?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

Stand as a Witness Stand as a Witness

Margaret D. Nadauld April 2000

Remember Joseph who was sold into Egypt?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/stand-as-a-witness?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

“Repent of [Our] Selfishness” (D&C 56:8) “Repent of [Our] Selfishness” (D&C 56:8)

Neal A. Maxwell April 1999

The prophet Mormon unselfishly consented to lead a people who were in steep decline.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/repent-of-our-selfishness-d-c-56-8?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

Obedience: The Path to Freedom Obedience: The Path to Freedom

James E. Faust April 1999

Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel, was sold into slavery in Egypt.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/obedience-the-path-to-freedom?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

To the Boys and to the Men To the Boys and to the Men

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1998

“… And God will shortly bring it to pass” (Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/to-the-boys-and-to-the-men?lang=eng&id=p39#p39

The Savior Is Counting on You The Savior Is Counting on You

Joe J. Christensen October 1996

Remember that when Joseph was tempted by Potiphar’s wife to be immoral with her, he “fled, and got him out” (Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/the-savior-is-counting-on-you?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

Bible Stories and Personal Protection Bible Stories and Personal Protection

Dallin H. Oaks October 1992

One example of special importance to young people involved young Joseph, who was sold into Egypt.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/bible-stories-and-personal-protection?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

Becoming Self-Reliant Becoming Self-Reliant

L. Tom Perry October 1991

We should be comforted by the fact that we have the best text which has ever been written, or ever will be written, as our guide.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/10/becoming-self-reliant?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

The State of the Church The State of the Church

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1991

Some of us, I submit, are old enough to remember vividly the dark times of the Great Depression of the thirties.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/the-state-of-the-church?lang=eng&id=p46#p46

Purity Precedes Power Purity Precedes Power

M. Russell Ballard October 1990

Second, once you understand the standards, you must determine that you will live by them.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/10/purity-precedes-power?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

“Endure It Well” “Endure It Well”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1990

“The Lord showed unto Enoch all the inhabitants of the earth; and he beheld, and lo, Zion, in process of time, was taken up into heaven” (Moses 7:21; see also D&C 38:13; Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/endure-it-well?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

My Brother’s Keeper My Brother’s Keeper

Thomas S. Monson April 1990

These two significant questions are asked, then answered, in themes taught throughout the scriptures.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/my-brothers-keeper?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

The Great Commandment—Love the Lord The Great Commandment—Love the Lord

Ezra Taft Benson April 1988

When Joseph was in Egypt, what came first in his life—God, his job, or Potiphar’s wife?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/the-great-commandment-love-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

Balm of Gilead Balm of Gilead

Boyd K. Packer October 1987

In ancient times there came from Gilead, beyond the Jordan, an ointment made from the gum of a tree.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/10/balm-of-gilead?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

Courage Counts Courage Counts

Thomas S. Monson October 1986

The holy scriptures portray the evidence of this truth.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/10/courage-counts?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

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

Ezra Taft Benson October 1986

Remember the story of Joseph in Egypt, who hearkened not to the wife of Potiphar and maintained his purity and virtue (see Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/10/to-the-young-women-of-the-church?lang=eng&id=p52#p52

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

Ezra Taft Benson April 1986

Young men of the Aaronic Priesthood, remember the scriptural injunction “Be ye clean who bear the vessels of the Lord.” (3 Ne.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/to-the-youth-of-the-noble-birthright?lang=eng&id=p39#p39

Parents’ Concern for Children Parents’ Concern for Children

Howard W. Hunter October 1983

First, such a father or mother is not alone.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/10/parents-concern-for-children?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

The Perfect Law of Liberty The Perfect Law of Liberty

Marion G. Romney October 1981

We have a classic example of the loss of economic freedom by the misuse of free agency in the book of Genesis.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/the-perfect-law-of-liberty?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

Follow Joyously Follow Joyously

Barbara B. Smith October 1980

Recall the circumstances of Joseph’s Egyptian servitude, his time in the household of Potiphar as overseer of the house (see Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/follow-joyously?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

“Put on the Whole Armour of God” “Put on the Whole Armour of God”

N. Eldon Tanner April 1979

Another example of the protection which comes from the whole armor of God is found in the life of Joseph who was sold into Egypt (see Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/put-on-the-whole-armor-of-god?lang=eng&id=p40#p40

Revelation Revelation

Henry D. Taylor April 1978

Pharaoh had dreamed that he was near a river and that seven head of cattle came up out of the river and fed in the meadow.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/04/revelation?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

Priesthood Responsibilities Priesthood Responsibilities

Marion G. Romney April 1978

Consider, for example, the great moral virtue of chastity demonstrated by Joseph.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/04/priesthood-responsibilities?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

“Trust in the Lord” “Trust in the Lord”

L. Tom Perry April 1978

Let me illustrate with an example.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/04/trust-in-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

For They Loved the Praise of Men More Than the Praise of God For They Loved the Praise of Men More Than the Praise of God

N. Eldon Tanner October 1975

“And she [Potiphar’s wife] caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.” (Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/for-they-loved-the-praise-of-men-more-than-the-praise-of-god?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

“For Thy Servant Heareth” “For Thy Servant Heareth”

S. Dilworth Young October 1974

We all know the story of Joseph, of his enslavement, of his prophetic gift of interpretation, of his great temptation by the wife of Potiphar when he set the example for the youth of all future ages and “got him out.” (Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/for-thy-servant-heareth?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Build Your Shield of Faith Build Your Shield of Faith

L. Tom Perry April 1974

President Kimball, I publicly accept the call that you have conveyed to me to serve the Lord.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/build-your-shield-of-faith?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

“The Gospel of Jesus Christ Is the Golden Door” “The Gospel of Jesus Christ Is the Golden Door”

Vaughn J. Featherstone October 1973

Now, brethren, let’s say we reversed things and took those high mark up items at 20 percent and displayed them on the heavy traffic impulse ends where the customers are more likely to buy, and took the low mark up items off those ends and put them on the shelf in a less favorable position, then we change the product mix.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/the-gospel-of-jesus-christ-is-the-golden-door?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Warnings from Outer Space Warnings from Outer Space

N. Eldon Tanner October 1972

Joseph testified later: “… God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance.” (See Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/10/warnings-from-outer-space?lang=eng&id=p36#p36

Live above the Law to Be Free Live above the Law to Be Free

Hartman Rector, Jr. October 1972

“There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/10/live-above-the-law-to-be-free?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

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

Milton R. Hunter April 1971

Perhaps the most famous Bible example of a stalwart and noble man who was tempted but retained his chastity was Joseph, the young, handsome servant of Potiphar, the Egyptian ruler.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/thou-shalt-not-commit-adultery?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

Unchanging Principles of Leadership Unchanging Principles of Leadership

Wendell J. Ashton April 1971

May I give you one or two examples.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/unchanging-principles-of-leadership?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

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