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1 Timothy 4:12

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Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

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- **Inspired Ministering** — Henry B. Eyring (April 2018) · Alludes to
  “Being a good teacher doesn’t only mean being responsible when we are at church or at Church activities.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/inspired-ministering?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **Be Thou an Example of the Believers** — Ann M. Dibb (April 2009) · Alludes to
  I love young women, I love my young women, and I love the Young Women program.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/be-thou-an-example-of-the-believers?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **A Virtuous Life—Step by Step** — Mary N. Cook (April 2009) · Alludes to
  You, my dear young women, have already made many good choices.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/a-virtuous-life-step-by-step?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Come Let Us Go Up to the Mountain of the Lord** — Elaine S. Dalton (April 2009) · Alludes to
  What has caused this mighty change of heart?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/come-let-us-go-up-to-the-mountain-of-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Believe!** — Elaine S. Dalton (April 2004) · Alludes to
  The Lord has promised us that as we “search diligently, pray always, and be believing, … all things [will] work together for [our] good” (D&C 90:24; emphasis added).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/believe?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **The Covenant of Baptism: To Be in the Kingdom and of the Kingdom** — Robert D. Hales (October 2000) · Alludes to
  We will be examples “of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Tim.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/the-covenant-of-baptism-to-be-in-the-kingdom-and-of-the-kingdom?lang=eng&id=p36#p36

- **We Are Instruments in the Hands of God** — Mary Ellen Smoot (October 2000) · Alludes to
  For each of us, our righteous examples may seem small, but by influence they are great.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/we-are-instruments-in-the-hands-of-god?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **“How Is It with Us?”** — M. Russell Ballard (April 2000) · Alludes to
  Because we love the Lord, we should be spiritually sensitive to moments when the powerful and important truths of the gospel can be shared with others.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/how-is-it-with-us?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Creating Places of Security** — Virginia U. Jensen (October 1997) · Alludes to
  While his enemies gained power through fraud and deceit, Moroni empowered the Nephites by teaching them to be faithful to God (see Alma 48:7).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/10/creating-places-of-security?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **To Learn, To Do, To Be** — Thomas S. Monson (April 1992) · Alludes to
  Be what we should be.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/to-learn-to-do-to-be?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **“These … Were Our Examples”** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1991) · Alludes to
  Those are attributes the Lord deserves from His disciples.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/10/these-were-our-examples?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **Be Thou an Example** — Ruth B. Wright (October 1991) · Alludes to
  In Timothy, we are admonished to be an example of the believers.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/10/be-thou-an-example?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **Our Responsibility to Share the Gospel** — Ezra Taft Benson (April 1985) · Alludes to
  The Lord expects this of us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/our-responsibility-to-share-the-gospel?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **“Hold Up Your Light”** — J. Richard Clarke (April 1985) · Alludes to
  When I heard this tribute, I thought of Paul’s counsel to Timothy: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” (1 Tim.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/hold-up-your-light?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

- **Building Bridges to Faith** — Loren C. Dunn (April 1981) · Alludes to
  Paul admonished us to “be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” (1 Tim.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/building-bridges-to-faith?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Youth’s Opportunity to Serve** — Robert L. Backman (April 1973) · Alludes to
  To you Aaronic Priesthood quorum leaders, I hope you understand that the Lord outlined your duties as presidents of the Aaronic Priesthood quorums.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/youths-opportunity-to-serve?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Teaching in the Home—a Joyful and Sacred Responsibility** — Devin G. Durrant (April 2018) · Reference
  Lastly, our most impactful parental teaching is our example.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/teaching-in-the-home-a-joyful-and-sacred-responsibility?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

- **Be an Example and a Light** — Thomas S. Monson (October 2015) · Reference
  Recently, as I have been reading and pondering the scriptures, two passages in particular have stayed with me.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/be-an-example-and-a-light?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **The Sabbath Is a Delight** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2015) · Reference
  Now, as this conference comes to a close, we know that wherever we live we are to be examples of the believers among our families, neighbors, and friends.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/the-sabbath-is-a-delight?lang=eng&id=p38#p38

- **Guided Safely Home** — Thomas S. Monson (October 2014) · Reference
  We who have been ordained to the priesthood of God can make a difference.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/guided-safely-home?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Be Strong and of a Good Courage** — Thomas S. Monson (April 2014) · Reference
  My beloved brethren, with the courage of our convictions, may we declare, with the Apostle Paul, “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ.” And then, with that same courage, may we follow Paul’s counsel: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/be-strong-and-of-a-good-courage?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

- **Arise and Shine Forth** — Ann M. Dibb (April 2012) · Reference
  For a moment, let’s review recent themes: “Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly,” “Be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works,” “Be thou an example of the believers,” “Be strong and of a good courage,” and the thirteenth article of faith: “We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/arise-and-shine-forth?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Preparation in the Priesthood: “I Need Your Help”** — Henry B. Eyring (October 2011) · Reference
  “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/preparation-in-the-priesthood-i-need-your-help?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **Be an Example of the Believers** — Mary N. Cook (October 2010) · Reference
  What will Ruby’s mother do to “start today”?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/be-an-example-of-the-believers?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Counsel to Young Men** — Boyd K. Packer (April 2009) · Reference
  Paul told young Timothy, “Let no man despise thy youth.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/counsel-to-young-men?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **May You Have Courage** — Thomas S. Monson (April 2009) · Reference
  My earnest prayer is that you will have the courage required to refrain from judging others, the courage to be chaste and virtuous, and the courage to stand firm for truth and righteousness.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/may-you-have-courage?lang=eng&id=p62#p62

- **To Learn, to Do, to Be** — Thomas S. Monson (October 2008) · Reference
  Third, be what we should be.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/to-learn-to-do-to-be?lang=eng&id=p40#p40

- **Constant Truths for Changing Times** — Thomas S. Monson (April 2005) · Reference
  The Apostle Paul’s statement to his beloved Timothy could well apply: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/constant-truths-for-changing-times?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

- **Standing in Holy Places** — James E. Faust (April 2005) · Reference
  We unavoidably stand in so many unholy places and are subjected to so much that is vulgar, profane, and destructive of the Spirit of the Lord that I encourage our Saints all over the world, wherever possible, to strive to stand more often in holy places.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/standing-in-holy-places?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Be Thou an Example** — Thomas S. Monson (April 2005) · Reference
  Perhaps your battle cry might well be the charge given by the Apostle Paul to his beloved Timothy: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/be-thou-an-example?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **Your Personal Influence** — Thomas S. Monson (April 2004) · Reference
  The Apostle Paul’s exhortation to his beloved Timothy provides the counsel that will enable our personal influence to find lodgment in the hearts of those with whom we associate: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/your-personal-influence?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Pathways to Perfection** — Thomas S. Monson (April 2002) · Reference
  The Apostle Paul said to Timothy, “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/pathways-to-perfection?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **“Be Thou an Example”** — Thomas S. Monson (October 2001) · Reference
  Then came Paul’s rallying call to Timothy—equally applicable to each one of us: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/be-thou-an-example?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Your Eternal Home** — Thomas S. Monson (April 2000) · Reference
  The answer, given by Paul to Timothy, provides an inspired charge to each of us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/your-eternal-home?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **The Spirit of Revelation** — Boyd K. Packer (October 1999) · Reference
  Paul told young Timothy, “Let no man despise thy youth.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/the-spirit-of-revelation?lang=eng&id=p55#p55

- **For I Was Blind, but Now I See** — Thomas S. Monson (April 1999) · Reference
  The Apostle Paul urged, “Be thou an example of the believers.” And from James: “Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/for-i-was-blind-but-now-i-see?lang=eng&id=p51#p51

- **In Harm’s Way** — Thomas S. Monson (April 1998) · Reference
  Leaders of youth, remember the Apostle Paul’s counsel to Timothy: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” Bishops, place worthy, righteous men as leaders of the Aaronic Priesthood, and the same requirement should be expected concerning Scoutmasters.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/in-harms-way?lang=eng&id=p45#p45

- **“Be Thou an Example”** — Thomas S. Monson (October 1996) · Reference
  Tonight may I share with you a profound plea given by the Apostle Paul to his beloved Timothy.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/be-thou-an-example?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **That All May Hear** — Thomas S. Monson (April 1995) · Reference
  Paul the Apostle, that sterling testifier of truth, was speaking to all of us—members and missionaries alike—when he counseled his beloved friend Timothy, “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/that-all-may-hear?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **My Brother’s Keeper** — Thomas S. Monson (October 1994) · Reference
  The Apostle Paul’s admonition surely was fulfilled that day: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/my-brothers-keeper?lang=eng&id=p44#p44

- **The Power of the Aaronic Priesthood** — Keith B. McMullin (October 2011) · Quote
  > “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
  It has been my experience that you who serve as deacons, teachers, and priests are as willing, reliable, and capable in doing your duty as we expect you to be.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/the-power-of-the-aaronic-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Be Thou an Example of the Believers** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2010) · Quote
  > “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
  In a letter to one of his most trusted companions, Paul wrote to young Timothy, “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” That counsel is just as valid for us now as it was then.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/be-thou-an-example-of-the-believers?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **More Diligent and Concerned at Home** — David A. Bednar (October 2009) · Quote
  > “But be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity”
  A public statement of love when the private actions of love are absent at home is hypocrisy—and weakens the foundation of a great work.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/more-diligent-and-concerned-at-home?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

- **Strengthen Home and Family** — Mary N. Cook (October 2007) · Quote
  > “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity”
  As you commit to these patterns of righteousness, you will be blessed throughout your life and will develop the spiritual foundation from which you can strengthen your family by example.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/strengthen-home-and-family?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Your Celestial Journey** — Thomas S. Monson (April 1999) · Quote
  > “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
  The Apostle Paul provided you this wise counsel: “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/your-celestial-journey?lang=eng&id=p41#p41

- **Converts and Young Men** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 1997) · Quote
  > “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity”
  Writes Paul further to Timothy, “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Tim.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/04/converts-and-young-men?lang=eng&id=p40#p40

- **Modern Pioneers** — Janette Hales Beckham (April 1997) · Quote
  > “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity”
  The Apostle Paul counseled a youth in his time to be a pioneer.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/04/modern-pioneers?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **Of Missions, Temples, and Stewardship** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1995) · Quote
  > ‘Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity’
  I replied to the reporter with a smile, “Callow youth?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/of-missions-temples-and-stewardship?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **A Time to Choose** — Thomas S. Monson (April 1995) · Quote
  > “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
  For example, let us hearken to the gentle yet persuasive appeal of the Apostle Paul as he counsels his young friend Timothy: “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/a-time-to-choose?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **The Upward Reach** — Thomas S. Monson (October 1993) · Quote
  > “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
  Fourth, be what we ought to be.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/the-upward-reach?lang=eng&id=p51#p51

- **“An Example of the Believers”** — Thomas S. Monson (October 1992) · Quote
  > “but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
  The Apostle Paul wrote an epistle to his beloved companion Timothy in which he provided inspired counsel equally as applicable to you and me today as it was to Timothy.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/an-example-of-the-believers?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Take Not the Name of God in Vain** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1987) · Quote
  > “Let no man despise thy youth,” he said, “but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity”
  Paul, perhaps the greatest missionary of all time, wrote to Timothy, his young associate in the ministry.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/10/take-not-the-name-of-god-in-vain?lang=eng&id=p50#p50

Inspired Ministering

Henry B. Eyring April 2018 General Priesthood Session

“Being a good teacher doesn’t only mean being responsible when we are at church or at Church activities.

Alludes to High confidence
Be Thou an Example of the Believers

Ann M. Dibb April 2009 General Young Women Meeting

I love young women, I love my young women, and I love the Young Women program.

Alludes to High confidence
A Virtuous Life—Step by Step

Mary N. Cook April 2009 General Young Women Meeting

You, my dear young women, have already made many good choices.

Alludes to High confidence
Come Let Us Go Up to the Mountain of the Lord

Elaine S. Dalton April 2009 General Young Women Meeting

What has caused this mighty change of heart?

Alludes to High confidence
Believe!

Elaine S. Dalton April 2004 General Young Women Meeting

The Lord has promised us that as we “search diligently, pray always, and be believing, … all things [will] work together for [our] good” (D&C 90:24; emphasis added).

Alludes to High confidence
The Covenant of Baptism: To Be in the Kingdom and of the Kingdom

Robert D. Hales October 2000 Saturday Morning Session

We will be examples “of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Tim.

Alludes to High confidence
We Are Instruments in the Hands of God

Mary Ellen Smoot October 2000 General Relief Society Meeting

For each of us, our righteous examples may seem small, but by influence they are great.

Alludes to High confidence
“How Is It with Us?”

M. Russell Ballard April 2000 Saturday Afternoon Session

Because we love the Lord, we should be spiritually sensitive to moments when the powerful and important truths of the gospel can be shared with others.

Alludes to High confidence
Creating Places of Security

Virginia U. Jensen October 1997 General Relief Society Meeting

While his enemies gained power through fraud and deceit, Moroni empowered the Nephites by teaching them to be faithful to God (see Alma 48:7).

Alludes to High confidence
To Learn, To Do, To Be

Thomas S. Monson April 1992 Priesthood Session

Be what we should be.

Alludes to High confidence
“These … Were Our Examples”

Russell M. Nelson October 1991 Sunday Morning Session

Those are attributes the Lord deserves from His disciples.

Alludes to High confidence
Be Thou an Example

Ruth B. Wright October 1991 General Women’s Meeting

In Timothy, we are admonished to be an example of the believers.

Alludes to High confidence
Our Responsibility to Share the Gospel

Ezra Taft Benson April 1985 Saturday Morning Session

The Lord expects this of us.

Alludes to High confidence
“Hold Up Your Light”

J. Richard Clarke April 1985 Sunday Afternoon Session

When I heard this tribute, I thought of Paul’s counsel to Timothy: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” (1 Tim.

Alludes to High confidence
Building Bridges to Faith

Loren C. Dunn April 1981 Saturday Afternoon Session

Paul admonished us to “be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” (1 Tim.

Alludes to High confidence
Youth’s Opportunity to Serve

Robert L. Backman April 1973 Priesthood Session

To you Aaronic Priesthood quorum leaders, I hope you understand that the Lord outlined your duties as presidents of the Aaronic Priesthood quorums.

Alludes to High confidence
Teaching in the Home—a Joyful and Sacred Responsibility

Devin G. Durrant April 2018 Saturday Afternoon Session

Lastly, our most impactful parental teaching is our example.

Reference Verified
Be an Example and a Light

Thomas S. Monson October 2015 Sunday Morning Session

Recently, as I have been reading and pondering the scriptures, two passages in particular have stayed with me.

Reference Verified
The Sabbath Is a Delight

Russell M. Nelson April 2015 Sunday Afternoon Session

Now, as this conference comes to a close, we know that wherever we live we are to be examples of the believers among our families, neighbors, and friends.

Reference Verified
Guided Safely Home

Thomas S. Monson October 2014 Priesthood Session

We who have been ordained to the priesthood of God can make a difference.

Reference Verified
Be Strong and of a Good Courage

Thomas S. Monson April 2014 Priesthood Session

My beloved brethren, with the courage of our convictions, may we declare, with the Apostle Paul, “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ.” And then, with that same courage, may we follow Paul’s counsel: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

Reference Verified
Arise and Shine Forth

Ann M. Dibb April 2012 General Young Women Meeting

For a moment, let’s review recent themes: “Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly,” “Be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works,” “Be thou an example of the believers,” “Be strong and of a good courage,” and the thirteenth article of faith: “We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men.”

Reference Verified
Preparation in the Priesthood: “I Need Your Help”

Henry B. Eyring October 2011 Priesthood Session

“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”

Reference Verified
Be an Example of the Believers

Mary N. Cook October 2010 Sunday Morning Session

What will Ruby’s mother do to “start today”?

Reference Verified
Counsel to Young Men

Boyd K. Packer April 2009 Priesthood Session

Paul told young Timothy, “Let no man despise thy youth.”

Reference Verified
May You Have Courage

Thomas S. Monson April 2009 General Young Women Meeting

My earnest prayer is that you will have the courage required to refrain from judging others, the courage to be chaste and virtuous, and the courage to stand firm for truth and righteousness.

Reference Verified
To Learn, to Do, to Be

Thomas S. Monson October 2008 Priesthood Session

Third, be what we should be.

Reference Verified
Constant Truths for Changing Times

Thomas S. Monson April 2005 Saturday Morning Session

The Apostle Paul’s statement to his beloved Timothy could well apply: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

Reference Verified
Standing in Holy Places

James E. Faust April 2005 Sunday Morning Session

We unavoidably stand in so many unholy places and are subjected to so much that is vulgar, profane, and destructive of the Spirit of the Lord that I encourage our Saints all over the world, wherever possible, to strive to stand more often in holy places.

Reference Verified
Be Thou an Example

Thomas S. Monson April 2005 General Young Women Meeting

Perhaps your battle cry might well be the charge given by the Apostle Paul to his beloved Timothy: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

Reference Verified
Your Personal Influence

Thomas S. Monson April 2004 Saturday Morning Session

The Apostle Paul’s exhortation to his beloved Timothy provides the counsel that will enable our personal influence to find lodgment in the hearts of those with whom we associate: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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Pathways to Perfection

Thomas S. Monson April 2002 General Young Women Meeting

The Apostle Paul said to Timothy, “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers.”

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“Be Thou an Example”

Thomas S. Monson October 2001 General Relief Society Meeting

Then came Paul’s rallying call to Timothy—equally applicable to each one of us: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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Your Eternal Home

Thomas S. Monson April 2000 Sunday Morning Session

The answer, given by Paul to Timothy, provides an inspired charge to each of us.

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The Spirit of Revelation

Boyd K. Packer October 1999 Saturday Afternoon Session

Paul told young Timothy, “Let no man despise thy youth.”

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For I Was Blind, but Now I See

Thomas S. Monson April 1999 Sunday Morning Session

The Apostle Paul urged, “Be thou an example of the believers.” And from James: “Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”

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In Harm’s Way

Thomas S. Monson April 1998 Priesthood Session

Leaders of youth, remember the Apostle Paul’s counsel to Timothy: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” Bishops, place worthy, righteous men as leaders of the Aaronic Priesthood, and the same requirement should be expected concerning Scoutmasters.

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“Be Thou an Example”

Thomas S. Monson October 1996 Priesthood Session

Tonight may I share with you a profound plea given by the Apostle Paul to his beloved Timothy.

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That All May Hear

Thomas S. Monson April 1995 Priesthood Session

Paul the Apostle, that sterling testifier of truth, was speaking to all of us—members and missionaries alike—when he counseled his beloved friend Timothy, “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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My Brother’s Keeper

Thomas S. Monson October 1994 Priesthood Session

The Apostle Paul’s admonition surely was fulfilled that day: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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The Power of the Aaronic Priesthood

Keith B. McMullin October 2011 Priesthood Session

“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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Be Thou an Example of the Believers

Russell M. Nelson October 2010 Priesthood Session

“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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More Diligent and Concerned at Home

David A. Bednar October 2009 Saturday Morning Session

“But be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity”

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Strengthen Home and Family

Mary N. Cook October 2007 Saturday Morning Session

“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity”

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Your Celestial Journey

Thomas S. Monson April 1999 General Young Women Meeting

“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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Converts and Young Men

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1997 Priesthood Session

“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity”

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Modern Pioneers

Janette Hales Beckham April 1997 General Young Women Meeting

“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity”

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Of Missions, Temples, and Stewardship

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1995 Priesthood Session

‘Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity’

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A Time to Choose

Thomas S. Monson April 1995 General Young Women Meeting

“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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The Upward Reach

Thomas S. Monson October 1993 Priesthood Session

“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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“An Example of the Believers”

Thomas S. Monson October 1992 General Women’s Meeting

“but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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Take Not the Name of God in Vain

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1987 Priesthood Session

“Let no man despise thy youth,” he said, “but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity”

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Topical Guide

Chastity, Chaste
Despise
Example, Ensample
Priesthood, Qualifying for
Purity, Pure
Youth

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