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.

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.

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.

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.

Guided Safely Home

Thomas S. Monson · October 2014 · Priesthood Session

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

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

Be an Example of the Believers

Mary N. Cook · October 2010 · Sunday Morning Session

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

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”

Counsel to Young Men

Boyd K. Packer · April 2009 · Priesthood Session

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

To Learn, to Do, to Be

Thomas S. Monson · October 2008 · Priesthood Session

Third, be what we should be.

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”

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.”

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.

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.”

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.”

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).

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.”

“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.”

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.

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.

“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.

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.

The Spirit of Revelation

Boyd K. Packer · October 1999 · Saturday Afternoon Session

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

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.”

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.”

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.

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).

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”

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”

“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.

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’

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

“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.”

To Learn, To Do, To Be

Thomas S. Monson · April 1992 · Priesthood Session

Be what we should be.

“These … Were Our Examples”

Russell M. Nelson · October 1991 · Sunday Morning Session

Those are attributes the Lord deserves from His disciples.

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.

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”

Our Responsibility to Share the Gospel

Ezra Taft Benson · April 1985 · Saturday Morning Session

The Lord expects this of us.

“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.

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.

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.