Eternal Truth

John C. Pingree Jr. · October 2023 · Sunday Afternoon Session

I know that God is our Heavenly Father.

Where Your Treasure Is

Michael John U. Teh · April 2014 · Sunday Afternoon Session

“Wherefore, do not spend money for that which is of no worth, nor your labor for that which cannot satisfy. Hearken diligently unto me, and remember the words which I have spoken; and come unto the Holy One of Israel, and feast upon that which perisheth not, neither can be corrupted, and let your soul delight in fatness.”

“Daughters in My Kingdom”: The History and Work of Relief Society

Julie B. Beck · October 2010 · General Relief Society Meeting

Our understanding of our historical purpose helps women learn to prioritize properly so they will “not spend money for that which is of no worth, nor [their] labor for that which cannot satisfy.” Relief Society has always had the responsibility to do as the Apostle Paul taught—to teach young women to be sober, discreet, and chaste and to teach those who are married to love their husbands, love their children, and strengthen their homes.

Two Principles for Any Economy

Dieter F. Uchtdorf · October 2009 · Priesthood Session

Work can be ennobling and fulfilling, but remember Jacob’s warning not to “spend … your labor for that which cannot satisfy.” If we devote ourselves to the pursuit of worldly wealth and the glitter of public recognition at the expense of our families and our spiritual growth, we will discover soon enough that we have made a fool’s bargain.

Becoming Provident Providers Temporally and Spiritually

Robert D. Hales · April 2009 · Saturday Morning Session

“Wherefore, do not spend money for that which is of no worth, nor your labor for that which cannot satisfy. Hearken diligently unto me, and remember the words which I have spoken; and come unto the Holy One of Israel, and feast upon that which perisheth not, neither can be corrupted”

The Tugs and Pulls of the World

Neal A. Maxwell · October 2000 · Saturday Afternoon Session

But why covet wealth anyway, if we only “spend money for that which is of no worth … [and] which cannot satisfy”?

Feasting at the Lord’s Table

M. Russell Ballard · April 1996 · Sunday Afternoon Session

“Come unto the Holy One of Israel,” wrote the great Book of Mormon prophet Jacob, “and feast upon that which perisheth not, neither can be corrupted, and let your soul delight in fatness.” Later Nephi urged his followers to “feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.”

Fat-Free Feasting

Bonnie D. Parkin · April 1995 · General Young Women Meeting

And did you know that the Lord doesn’t expect us to diet?

The Straight and Narrow Way

Joseph B. Wirthlin · October 1990 · Sunday Morning Session

Jacob, the Book of Mormon prophet, warned us, “Do not spend money for that which is of no worth, nor your labor for that which cannot satisfy” (2 Ne.

Keeping Life’s Demands in Balance

M. Russell Ballard · April 1987 · Saturday Morning Session

“Wherefore, do not spend money for that which is of no worth, nor your labor for that which cannot satisfy. Hearken diligently unto me, and remember the words which I have spoken; and come unto the Holy One of Israel, and feast upon that which perisheth not, neither can be corrupted, and let your soul delight in fatness”