Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42

All Things for Our Good All Things for Our Good

Gerrit W. Gong April 2024

I remember the day I received word of a serious car accident which involved those I love.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/25gong?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

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

Henry B. Eyring October 2019

That was the same instructive lesson the Lord gave Job, who paid a heavy price to allow the Atonement to make him more holy.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/51eyring?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

Grateful in Any Circumstances Grateful in Any Circumstances

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2014

We can choose to be like Job, who seemed to have everything but then lost it all.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/grateful-in-any-circumstances?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

“I Will Not Fail Thee, nor Forsake Thee” “I Will Not Fail Thee, nor Forsake Thee”

Thomas S. Monson October 2013

As we ponder the events that can befall all of us, we can say with Job of old, “Man is born unto trouble.” Job was a “perfect and upright” man who “feared God, and eschewed evil.” Pious in his conduct, prosperous in his fortune, Job was to face a test which could have destroyed anyone.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/i-will-not-fail-thee-nor-forsake-thee?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

Faith in Adversity Faith in Adversity

Rafael E. Pino April 2009

“The words of Job filled my soul: ‘The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord’ (Job 1:21).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/faith-in-adversity?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

Enduring Together Enduring Together

Richard C. Edgley October 2007

In every one of these instances, the families who lost a loved one expressed increased faith, increased love for the Savior, increased gratitude for the Atonement, and heartfelt thankfulness for an organization that responds to the deepest emotional and spiritual needs of its members.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/enduring-together?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

The Power of Patience The Power of Patience

Robert C. Oaks October 2006

In the Bible, Job offers the classic portrait of patience.

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

Where Do I Make My Stand? Where Do I Make My Stand?

James E. Faust October 2004

In 1856 Brother Giles and his family immigrated to Utah, but before he left his homeland, the Welsh Saints presented him with a harp, which he learned to play skillfully.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/10/where-do-i-make-my-stand?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

Keith B. McMullin April 2004

What, then, is this testimony of Jesus, how can it be acquired, and what will it do for those who receive it?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/jesus-the-very-thought-of-thee?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

Models to Follow Models to Follow

Thomas S. Monson October 2002

Job was a “perfect and upright” man who “feared God, and eschewed evil.” Pious in his conduct, prosperous in his fortune, Job was to face a test which could have destroyed anyone.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/models-to-follow?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

Look to God and Live Look to God and Live

Thomas S. Monson April 1998

As we ponder the events that can befall all of us—even sickness, accident, death, and a host of other challenges—we can say with Job of old: “Man is born unto trouble.” Job was a “perfect and upright” man who “feared God, and eschewed evil.” Pious in his conduct, prosperous in his fortune, Job was to face a test which could have destroyed anyone.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/look-to-god-and-live?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

“Becometh As a Child” “Becometh As a Child”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1996

Joseph and Janice Clark were blessed with two sons, Jacob and Andrew.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/becometh-as-a-child?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

Patience—A Heavenly Virtue Patience—A Heavenly Virtue

Thomas S. Monson October 1995

Perhaps there has never occurred such a demonstration of patience as that exemplified by Job, who was described in the Holy Bible as being perfect and upright and one who feared God and eschewed evil.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/patience-a-heavenly-virtue?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

Perfection Pending Perfection Pending

Russell M. Nelson October 1995

Scriptures have described Noah, Seth, and Job as perfect men.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/perfection-pending?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

Meeting Life’s Challenges Meeting Life’s Challenges

Thomas S. Monson October 1993

Job was a perfect and an upright man who “feared God, and eschewed evil.” Pious in his conduct, prosperous in his fortune, Job was to face a test which would tempt any man.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/meeting-lifes-challenges?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

Miracles—Then and Now Miracles—Then and Now

Thomas S. Monson October 1992

Perhaps no other has been so afflicted as the man Job, who was described as “perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil” (Job 1:1).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/miracles-then-and-now?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

“Lest Ye Be Wearied and Faint in Your Minds” “Lest Ye Be Wearied and Faint in Your Minds”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1991

Whatever the preceding causes, any fainting in our minds brings a loss of spiritual consciousness and, with this, the inclination to charge God foolishly (see Job 1:22).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/lest-ye-be-wearied-and-faint-in-your-minds?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

“Endure It Well” “Endure It Well”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1990

While in the midst of all these things, if we are wise like Job, we will avoid charging God foolishly (see Job 1:22).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/endure-it-well?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

“Murmur Not” “Murmur Not”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1989

Exemplary Job, who went through so very much, was openly anxious that he not charge God foolishly.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/murmur-not?lang=eng&id=p36#p36

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

Ezra Taft Benson April 1988

Nephi faced that test and handled it well when his good father temporarily murmured against the Lord (see 1 Ne.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/the-great-commandment-love-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

Never Give Up Never Give Up

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1987

I do not know of anything that members of the Church need more than they need the conviction and perseverance of Job.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/10/never-give-up?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

“The Great Imitator” “The Great Imitator”

James E. Faust October 1987

The prince of darkness can be found everywhere.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/10/the-great-imitator?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Reverence for Life Reverence for Life

Russell M. Nelson April 1985

Another excuse some use to justify abortion relates to population control.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/reverence-for-life?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

Your Sorrow Shall Be Turned to Joy Your Sorrow Shall Be Turned to Joy

Robert D. Hales October 1983

Oh, there’s the suffering that tries and tests us.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/10/your-sorrow-shall-be-turned-to-joy?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

“Shine As Lights in the World” “Shine As Lights in the World”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1983

Likewise, one deeply admires those wronged who, nevertheless, go on doing that which is right, refusing to become offended or bitter.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/shine-as-lights-in-the-world?lang=eng&id=p47#p47

“Be of Good Cheer” “Be of Good Cheer”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1982

Much sifting will occur because of lapses in righteous behavior which go unrepented of.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/be-of-good-cheer?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

Reach for Joy Reach for Joy

Elaine Cannon April 1982

For thirty years and more, Sister Louise Lake, who has now passed away, lived alone trapped in a wheelchair.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/reach-for-joy?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

Examples from the Life of a Prophet Examples from the Life of a Prophet

Robert D. Hales October 1981

The story of Job in the Old Testament relates three of the great tests we all should be prepared to face at some period in our lives.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/examples-from-the-life-of-a-prophet?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

Seeking Eternal Riches Seeking Eternal Riches

Spencer W. Kimball April 1976

“For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?” (Job 2:9–10; 27:3–6, 8.)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/04/seeking-eternal-riches?lang=eng&id=p58#p58

The Agency of Man The Agency of Man

John H. Vandenberg April 1973

“And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” (Job 1:20–21.)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/the-agency-of-man?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

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

Joseph Fielding Smith October 1971

And as I join my testimony with that of Job, may I also unite with him in thanksgiving, for the cry, uttered out of the anguish and sorrow of his soul: “… the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” (Job 1:21.)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/i-know-that-my-redeemer-liveth?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

Satan—The Great Deceiver Satan—The Great Deceiver

Marion G. Romney April 1971

“And the Lord said unto Satan, Whence comest thou?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/satan-the-great-deceiver?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

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