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- **“Overcome … Even As I Also Overcame”** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 1987) · Alludes to
  Meanwhile, let us remember “what manner of persons [we] ought … to be” (2 Pet.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/overcome-even-as-i-also-overcame?lang=eng&id=p36#p36

- **The Character of Christ** — D. Todd Christofferson (April 2026) · Reference
  Since we know that the Lord will come and establish a new earth where righteousness prevails, Peter asks, “What manner of persons ought ye to be?” He counsels that we should be preparing diligently now so that when the Lord comes, He will find us “in peace, without spot, and blameless,” leading lives of holiness.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/51christofferson?lang=eng&id=p_rNk5f#p_rNk5f

- **Becoming Our Best Selves** — Thomas S. Monson (October 1999) · Reference
  During a time long past, and in a place far away, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, taught the multitudes and His disciples “the way, the truth, and the life.” He provided counsel with His holy words.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/becoming-our-best-selves?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **The Upward Reach** — Thomas S. Monson (October 1993) · Reference
  Fourth, be what we ought to be.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/the-upward-reach?lang=eng&id=p51#p51

- **“These … Were Our Examples”** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1991) · Alludes to
  Simon Peter counseled us “to be in all holy conversation and godliness, looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God” (2 Pet.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/10/these-were-our-examples?lang=eng&id=p43#p43

- **“Answer Me”** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1988) · Alludes to
  Why is our life-style sometimes blurred and out of focus when we have been told clearly what “manner of men” and women we ought to be?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/answer-me?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **“Overcome … Even As I Also Overcame”** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 1987) · Alludes to
  Meanwhile, let us remember “what manner of persons [we] ought … to be” (2 Pet.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/overcome-even-as-i-also-overcame?lang=eng&id=p36#p36

“Overcome … Even As I Also Overcame”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1987 Sunday Afternoon Session

Meanwhile, let us remember “what manner of persons [we] ought … to be” (2 Pet.

Alludes to High confidence
The Character of Christ

D. Todd Christofferson April 2026 Sunday Afternoon Session

Since we know that the Lord will come and establish a new earth where righteousness prevails, Peter asks, “What manner of persons ought ye to be?” He counsels that we should be preparing diligently now so that when the Lord comes, He will find us “in peace, without spot, and blameless,” leading lives of holiness.

Reference Verified
Becoming Our Best Selves

Thomas S. Monson October 1999 Saturday Morning Session

During a time long past, and in a place far away, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, taught the multitudes and His disciples “the way, the truth, and the life.” He provided counsel with His holy words.

Reference Verified
The Upward Reach

Thomas S. Monson October 1993 Priesthood Session

Fourth, be what we ought to be.

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“These … Were Our Examples”

Russell M. Nelson October 1991 Sunday Morning Session

Simon Peter counseled us “to be in all holy conversation and godliness, looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God” (2 Pet.

Alludes to High confidence
“Answer Me”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1988 Saturday Afternoon Session

Why is our life-style sometimes blurred and out of focus when we have been told clearly what “manner of men” and women we ought to be?

Alludes to High confidence
“Overcome … Even As I Also Overcame”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1987 Sunday Afternoon Session

Meanwhile, let us remember “what manner of persons [we] ought … to be” (2 Pet.

Alludes to High confidence