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Abraham 3:25

Come Follow Me 2026 · Week 2

Verse 25 85

And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them;

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- **They Are Their Own Judges** — David A. Bednar (October 2025) · Reference
  The earth was created as a place whereon Heavenly Father’s children could be proved to see if they would “do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them.” A primary purpose of the Creation and of our mortal existence is to provide us the opportunity to act and become what the Lord invites us to become.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/51bednar?lang=eng&id=p_fIZcR#p_fIZcR

- **The Wind Did Never Cease to Blow** — Aroldo B. Cavalcante (October 2024) · Reference
  Whether we are well-known or forgotten, trials will inevitably come to each one of us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/27cavalcante?lang=eng&id=p_tlE0J#p_tlE0J

- **The Words of Christ and the Holy Ghost Will Lead Us to the Truth** — Takashi Wada (October 2024) · Reference
  We lived with Him as spirits before we came to this earth.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/52wada?lang=eng&id=p_rXumP#p_rXumP

- **Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ** — Brian K. Taylor (April 2024) · Reference
  Life’s trials prove us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/46taylor?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

- **Be Peaceable Followers of Christ** — Quentin L. Cook (October 2023) · Reference
  We read in the Pearl of Great Price that the Lord revealed to Abraham the eternal nature of spirits.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/44cook?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Wholehearted** — Michelle D. Craig (October 2022) · Reference
  When your faith, your family, or your future are challenged—when you wonder why life is so hard when you are doing your best to live the gospel—remember that the Lord told us to expect troubles.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/32craig?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **The Covenant Path: The Way to Eternal Life** — Adeyinka A. Ojediran (April 2022) · Alludes to
  Dear brothers and sisters, each of us is a prince or princess.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/52ojediran?lang=eng&id=p2#p2

- **We Will Prove Them Herewith** — David A. Bednar (October 2020) · Quote
  > “And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  He who authored the plan of salvation described the very purpose of our mortal probation using the words prove, examine, and try in ancient and modern scripture.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/12bednar?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Tested, Proved, and Polished** — Henry B. Eyring (October 2020) · Reference
  “And they who keep their first estate shall be added upon; and they who keep not their first estate shall not have glory in the same kingdom with those who keep their first estate; and they who keep their second estate shall have glory added upon their heads for ever and ever.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/51eyring?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **Cleansed by Repentance** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2019) · Alludes to
  One purpose of God’s plan for this mortal experience is to “prove” us “to see if [we] will do all things whatsoever the Lord [our] God shall command [us]” (Abraham 3:25).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/51oaks?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **Wounded** — Neil L. Andersen (October 2018) · Reference
  We each understand that difficulties are part of life, but when they come to us personally, they can take our breath away.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/wounded?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **Try, Try, Try** — Henry B. Eyring (October 2018) · Quote
  > “And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  Our mortal life is designed by a loving God to be a test and source of growth for each of us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/try-try-try?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Do We Trust Him? Hard Is Good** — Stanley G. Ellis (October 2017) · Alludes to
  Hard is part of the gospel plan.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/do-we-trust-him-hard-is-good?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **Confide in God Unwaveringly** — Ulisses Soares (April 2017) · Reference
  Mortal life is a period of testing where we will be proven to see if we will do all things that the Lord our God shall command us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/confide-in-god-unwaveringly?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Opposition in All Things** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2016) · Alludes to
  The purpose of mortal life for the children of God is to provide the experiences needed “to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize their divine destiny as heirs of eternal life.” As President Thomas S.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/opposition-in-all-things?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Hold on Thy Way** — Koichi Aoyagi (October 2015) · Quote
  > “And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  In Abraham, the Lord God declared, “And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/hold-on-thy-way?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence** — Jörg Klebingat (October 2014) · Alludes to
  6.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/approaching-the-throne-of-god-with-confidence?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Ponder the Path of Thy Feet** — Thomas S. Monson (October 2014) · Quote
  > “And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  All of us commenced a wonderful and essential journey when we left the spirit world and entered this often-challenging stage called mortality.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/ponder-the-path-of-thy-feet?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **Make the Exercise of Faith Your First Priority** — Richard G. Scott (October 2014) · Reference
  We were taught in the premortal world that our purpose in coming here is to be tested, tried, and stretched.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/make-the-exercise-of-faith-your-first-priority?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Obedience Brings Blessings** — Thomas S. Monson (April 2013) · Quote
  > “We will prove them herewith,” said the Lord, “to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  My brothers and sisters, the great test of this life is obedience.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/obedience-brings-blessings?lang=eng&id=p46#p46

- **Becoming a True Disciple** — Daniel L. Johnson (October 2012) · Quote
  > “And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  Becoming as the Savior is not an easy task, especially in the world in which we live.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/becoming-a-true-disciple?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Covenants** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2011) · Reference
  Through the ages, God has made covenants with His children.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/covenants?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **Face the Future with Faith** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2011) · Reference
  Teach of faith in God’s plan of salvation.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/face-the-future-with-faith?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **More Than Conquerors through Him That Loved Us** — Paul V. Johnson (April 2011) · Reference
  Earth life includes tests, trials, and tribulations, and some of the trials we face in life can be excruciating.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/more-than-conquerors-through-him-that-loved-us?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **Cleansing the Inner Vessel** — Boyd K. Packer (October 2010) · Quote
  > “And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  “And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/cleansing-the-inner-vessel?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **Hold On** — Ann M. Dibb (October 2009) · Alludes to
  We may feel as though we are holding on to what may seem to be a one-inch lip of steel girder.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/hold-on?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **Get On with Our Lives** — Steven E. Snow (April 2009) · Quote
  > time “to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them”
  Second, keep an eternal perspective.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/get-on-with-our-lives?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **“Hope Ya Know, We Had a Hard Time”** — Quentin L. Cook (October 2008) · Quote
  > “And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  One of the essential doctrines illuminated by the Restoration is that there must be opposition in all things for righteousness to be brought to pass.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/hope-ya-know-we-had-a-hard-time?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **At All Times, in All Things, and in All Places** — Elaine S. Dalton (April 2008) · Alludes to
  Being steadfast and immovable means being obedient.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/at-all-times-in-all-things-and-in-all-places?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **This Day** — Henry B. Eyring (April 2007) · Quote
  > “And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  On many days, doing what matters most will not be easy.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/this-day?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Look toward Eternity!** — Elaine S. Dalton (October 2006) · Reference
  To become worthy, we make choices that will enable us to return to our Heavenly Father’s presence.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/look-toward-eternity?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **An Outpouring of Blessings** — Julie B. Beck (April 2006) · Reference
  In Kirtland, when the remaining priesthood keys were restored, the Lord said, “This is the beginning of the blessing which shall be poured out upon the heads of my people.” I am grateful for the outpouring of blessings that has come to each of us through the priesthood of God.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/04/an-outpouring-of-blessings?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **The Gift of Agency** — Wolfgang H. Paul (April 2006) · Quote
  > “And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  When the Lord taught Abraham about the eternal nature of spirits and that he was chosen before he was born, He explained to Abraham one of the important purposes for coming to this earth by saying, “And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/04/the-gift-of-agency?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **Be of Good Cheer and Faithful in Adversity** — Adhemar Damiani (April 2005) · Quote
  > “We will prove them herewith,” He said, “to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  The Lord makes no secret that He will test our faith and our obedience.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/be-of-good-cheer-and-faithful-in-adversity?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Where Do I Make My Stand?** — James E. Faust (October 2004) · Quote
  > “We will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  Now all this suffering might indeed be unfair if everything ended at death, but it doesn’t.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/10/where-do-i-make-my-stand?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **In the Strength of the Lord** — Henry B. Eyring (April 2004) · Quote
  > “And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  “And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/in-the-strength-of-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **A “Mother Heart”** — Julie B. Beck (April 2004) · Alludes to
  Oh, that every girl and woman would have a testimony of her potential for eternal motherhood as she keeps her earthly covenants.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/a-mother-heart?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Sweet Power of Prayer** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2003) · Reference
  I said, “No, sweetheart.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/sweet-power-of-prayer?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **What’s in It for Me?** — James E. Faust (October 2002) · Reference
  Abraham, however, is remembered more as the grand patriarch of the Lord’s covenant people.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/whats-in-it-for-me?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Agency—A Blessing and a Burden** — Sharon G. Larsen (October 1999) · Alludes to
  The Lord told Abraham that He sent us to earth to see if we would do what He asked us to do (see Abr.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/agency-a-blessing-and-a-burden?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Serving the Lord** — Adhemar Damiani (October 1999) · Reference
  Each moment we must choose whom we will serve, for we have been placed upon this earth to be proven and tested.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/serving-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p44#p44

- **We Are Children of God** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1998) · Reference
  A perfect body is not required to achieve a divine destiny.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/we-are-children-of-god?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **The Time to Prepare** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (April 1998) · Quote
  > “We will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have a special understanding of the eternal nature of our souls.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/the-time-to-prepare?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Finding Joy in Life** — Richard G. Scott (April 1996) · Reference
  You are here on earth for a divine purpose.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/finding-joy-in-life?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Answers to Life’s Questions** — M. Russell Ballard (April 1995) · Alludes to
  We must understand the basic doctrines and receive the saving ordinances that are essential for our eternal exaltation and happiness.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/answers-to-lifes-questions?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Deep Roots** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (October 1994) · Reference
  He also offered his mortal life, was crucified, and became the first to be resurrected, making possible the literal resurrection of all of our Father’s children.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/deep-roots?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **For Time and All Eternity** — Boyd K. Packer (October 1993) · Quote
  > estate ‘to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them.’
  Speaking of mothers, the First Presidency said: “Motherhood thus becomes a holy calling, a sacred dedication for carrying out the Lord’s plans, a consecration of devotion to the uprearing and fostering, the nurturing in body, mind, and spirit, of those who kept their first estate and who come to this earth for their second estate ‘to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them.’ (Abr.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/for-time-and-all-eternity?lang=eng&id=p43#p43

- **“Endure It Well”** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 1990) · Alludes to
  First, because God has repeatedly said He would structure mortality to be a proving and testing experience (see Abr.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/endure-it-well?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Woman—Of Infinite Worth** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1989) · Alludes to
  She need not have majored in physics to know divine truths, as “there is no such thing as immaterial matter.” (D&C 131:7.) She need not have graduated in astronomy to learn lessons taught by God to Abraham—the relation of the earth to the sun, the sun to the planets, the planets to the center of the universe, and more.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/woman-of-infinite-worth?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

- **“Remember Him”** — Joanne B. Doxey (October 1989) · Alludes to
  In our premortal existence we were taught the plan of salvation.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/remember-him?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **I Testify** — Ezra Taft Benson (October 1988) · Alludes to
  I testify that all those who come into mortality accepted our Father’s plan.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/i-testify?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **The Great Commandment—Love the Lord** — Ezra Taft Benson (April 1988) · Quote
  > “We will prove them herewith,” said the Lord, “to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  The great test of life is obedience to God.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/the-great-commandment-love-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Finding Joy in Life** — Barbara W. Winder (October 1987) · Quote
  > “prove [us] herewith, to see if [we] will do all things whatsoever the Lord [our] God shall command
  When we think of the Lord’s eternal plan for us, do we really want no difficulty, no struggle, no adversity?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/10/finding-joy-in-life?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **What It Means to Be a Saint** — William Grant Bangerter (April 1987) · Quote
  > “And we will prove them herewith,” said the Lord, “to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  So this mortal part of our eternal life is a time of probation.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/what-it-means-to-be-a-saint?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **Hope in Christ** — Barbara W. Winder (October 1986) · Quote
  > “We will prove them herewith, to see if they [you and I] will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  Sisters, the anxiety and disquieting influence of this earth life could have been avoided had we stayed nestled in the household of our heavenly parents, but then how could we have progressed?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/10/hope-in-christ?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **“Called and Prepared from the Foundation of the World”** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 1986) · Alludes to
  The trek will be proving and trying.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/called-and-prepared-from-the-foundation-of-the-world?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **“Shine As Lights in the World”** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 1983) · Quote
  > “And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  Justice, love, mercy, and truth will finally prevail in a universe presided over by a Lord who is a determined as well as a loving Tutor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/shine-as-lights-in-the-world?lang=eng&id=p36#p36

- **Reach for Joy** — Elaine Cannon (April 1982) · Alludes to
  It is our understanding that in the world before this one we all heard the plan of life presented by the gods.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/reach-for-joy?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Life—A Great Proving Ground** — Franklin D. Richards (April 1981) · Alludes to
  The restored gospel explains that we existed as spirit entities before being born into this sphere of activity—yes, spirit children of our Father in Heaven.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/life-a-great-proving-ground?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **The Cs of Spirituality** — Robert E. Wells (October 1978) · Quote
  > “And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command
  One of the principal purposes of this life is to find out if the Lord can trust us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/the-cs-of-spirituality?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **The Blessings of Righteous Obedience** — Delbert L. Stapley (October 1977) · Alludes to
  “And they who keep their first estate shall be added upon; and they who keep not their first estate shall not have glory in the same kingdom with those who keep their first estate; and they who keep their second estate shall have glory added upon their heads for ever and ever.” (Abr.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/the-blessings-of-righteous-obedience?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **A Message to the Rising Generation** — Ezra Taft Benson (October 1977) · Alludes to
  Your Father in heaven is mindful of you.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/a-message-to-the-rising-generation?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **We Are a Covenant-Making People** — Joseph Anderson (October 1976) · Alludes to
  “And they who keep their first estate shall be added upon; and they who keep not their first estate shall not have glory in the same kingdom with those who keep their first estate; and they who keep their second estate [this estate] shall have glory added upon their heads for ever and ever.” (Abr.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/we-are-a-covenant-making-people?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **The World’s Greatest Need** — Hartman Rector, Jr. (October 1975) · Alludes to
  Certainly we are witnessing this kind of folly today.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/the-worlds-greatest-need?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

- **“Why Call Ye Me Lord, Lord, and Do Not the Things Which I Say?”** — Spencer W. Kimball (April 1975) · Quote
  > world, “to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them.”
  The failure to keep the Sabbath holy is evidence of man’s failure to meet the individual test set for each of us before the creation of the world, “to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them.” (Abr.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/why-call-me-lord-lord-and-do-not-the-things-which-i-say?lang=eng&id=p74#p74

- **Guidelines to Carry Forth the Work of God in Cleanliness** — Spencer W. Kimball (April 1974) · Quote
  > estate ‘to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them.’
  “Motherhood thus becomes a holy calling, a sacred dedication for carrying out the Lord’s plans, a consecration of devotion to the uprearing and fostering, the nurturing in body, mind, and spirit, of those who kept their first estate and who come to this earth for their second estate ‘to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them.’ (Abr.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/guidelines-to-carry-forth-the-work-of-god-in-cleanliness?lang=eng&id=p103#p103

- **“Where Art Thou?”** — N. Eldon Tanner (October 1971) · Alludes to
  “And they who keep their first estate shall be added upon; and they who keep not their first estate shall not have glory in the same kingdom with those who keep their first estate; and they who keep their second estate shall have glory added upon their heads for ever and ever.” (Abr.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/where-art-thou?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Satan—The Great Deceiver** — Marion G. Romney (April 1971) · Alludes to
  Abraham’s account of the great pre-earth heavenly council identifies both God and Satan as participators in that council.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/satan-the-great-deceiver?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

They Are Their Own Judges

David A. Bednar October 2025 Sunday Afternoon Session

The earth was created as a place whereon Heavenly Father’s children could be proved to see if they would “do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them.” A primary purpose of the Creation and of our mortal existence is to provide us the opportunity to act and become what the Lord invites us to become.

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The Wind Did Never Cease to Blow

Aroldo B. Cavalcante October 2024 Saturday Afternoon Session

Whether we are well-known or forgotten, trials will inevitably come to each one of us.

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The Words of Christ and the Holy Ghost Will Lead Us to the Truth

Takashi Wada October 2024 Sunday Afternoon Session

We lived with Him as spirits before we came to this earth.

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Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ

Brian K. Taylor April 2024 Sunday Morning Session

Life’s trials prove us.

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Be Peaceable Followers of Christ

Quentin L. Cook October 2023 Sunday Morning Session

We read in the Pearl of Great Price that the Lord revealed to Abraham the eternal nature of spirits.

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Wholehearted

Michelle D. Craig October 2022 Saturday Evening Session

When your faith, your family, or your future are challenged—when you wonder why life is so hard when you are doing your best to live the gospel—remember that the Lord told us to expect troubles.

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The Covenant Path: The Way to Eternal Life

Adeyinka A. Ojediran April 2022 Sunday Afternoon Session

Dear brothers and sisters, each of us is a prince or princess.

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We Will Prove Them Herewith

David A. Bednar October 2020 Saturday Morning Session

“And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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Tested, Proved, and Polished

Henry B. Eyring October 2020 Sunday Afternoon Session

“And they who keep their first estate shall be added upon; and they who keep not their first estate shall not have glory in the same kingdom with those who keep their first estate; and they who keep their second estate shall have glory added upon their heads for ever and ever.”

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Cleansed by Repentance

Dallin H. Oaks April 2019 Sunday Afternoon Session

One purpose of God’s plan for this mortal experience is to “prove” us “to see if [we] will do all things whatsoever the Lord [our] God shall command [us]” (Abraham 3:25).

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Wounded

Neil L. Andersen October 2018 Sunday Morning Session

We each understand that difficulties are part of life, but when they come to us personally, they can take our breath away.

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Try, Try, Try

Henry B. Eyring October 2018 Sunday Afternoon Session

“And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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Do We Trust Him? Hard Is Good

Stanley G. Ellis October 2017 Sunday Afternoon Session

Hard is part of the gospel plan.

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Confide in God Unwaveringly

Ulisses Soares April 2017 Saturday Morning Session

Mortal life is a period of testing where we will be proven to see if we will do all things that the Lord our God shall command us.

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Opposition in All Things

Dallin H. Oaks April 2016 Sunday Afternoon Session

The purpose of mortal life for the children of God is to provide the experiences needed “to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize their divine destiny as heirs of eternal life.” As President Thomas S.

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Hold on Thy Way

Koichi Aoyagi October 2015 Sunday Afternoon Session

“And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence

Jörg Klebingat October 2014 Saturday Afternoon Session

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Ponder the Path of Thy Feet

Thomas S. Monson October 2014 Sunday Morning Session

“And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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Make the Exercise of Faith Your First Priority

Richard G. Scott October 2014 Sunday Afternoon Session

We were taught in the premortal world that our purpose in coming here is to be tested, tried, and stretched.

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Obedience Brings Blessings

Thomas S. Monson April 2013 Sunday Morning Session

“We will prove them herewith,” said the Lord, “to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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Becoming a True Disciple

Daniel L. Johnson October 2012 Sunday Afternoon Session

“And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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Covenants

Russell M. Nelson October 2011 Sunday Afternoon Session

Through the ages, God has made covenants with His children.

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Face the Future with Faith

Russell M. Nelson April 2011 Saturday Afternoon Session

Teach of faith in God’s plan of salvation.

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More Than Conquerors through Him That Loved Us

Paul V. Johnson April 2011 Sunday Morning Session

Earth life includes tests, trials, and tribulations, and some of the trials we face in life can be excruciating.

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Cleansing the Inner Vessel

Boyd K. Packer October 2010 Sunday Morning Session

“And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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Hold On

Ann M. Dibb October 2009 Sunday Morning Session

We may feel as though we are holding on to what may seem to be a one-inch lip of steel girder.

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Get On with Our Lives

Steven E. Snow April 2009 Sunday Morning Session

time “to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them”

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“Hope Ya Know, We Had a Hard Time”

Quentin L. Cook October 2008 Sunday Afternoon Session

“And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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At All Times, in All Things, and in All Places

Elaine S. Dalton April 2008 General Young Women Meeting

Being steadfast and immovable means being obedient.

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This Day

Henry B. Eyring April 2007 Sunday Afternoon Session

“And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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Look toward Eternity!

Elaine S. Dalton October 2006 Saturday Afternoon Session

To become worthy, we make choices that will enable us to return to our Heavenly Father’s presence.

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An Outpouring of Blessings

Julie B. Beck April 2006 Saturday Morning Session

In Kirtland, when the remaining priesthood keys were restored, the Lord said, “This is the beginning of the blessing which shall be poured out upon the heads of my people.” I am grateful for the outpouring of blessings that has come to each of us through the priesthood of God.

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The Gift of Agency

Wolfgang H. Paul April 2006 Saturday Afternoon Session

“And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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Be of Good Cheer and Faithful in Adversity

Adhemar Damiani April 2005 Sunday Afternoon Session

“We will prove them herewith,” He said, “to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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Where Do I Make My Stand?

James E. Faust October 2004 Saturday Morning Session

“We will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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In the Strength of the Lord

Henry B. Eyring April 2004 Saturday Morning Session

“And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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A “Mother Heart”

Julie B. Beck April 2004 Sunday Morning Session

Oh, that every girl and woman would have a testimony of her potential for eternal motherhood as she keeps her earthly covenants.

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Sweet Power of Prayer

Russell M. Nelson April 2003 Saturday Morning Session

I said, “No, sweetheart.

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What’s in It for Me?

James E. Faust October 2002 Saturday Morning Session

Abraham, however, is remembered more as the grand patriarch of the Lord’s covenant people.

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Agency—A Blessing and a Burden

Sharon G. Larsen October 1999 Saturday Morning Session

The Lord told Abraham that He sent us to earth to see if we would do what He asked us to do (see Abr.

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Serving the Lord

Adhemar Damiani October 1999 Saturday Afternoon Session

Each moment we must choose whom we will serve, for we have been placed upon this earth to be proven and tested.

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We Are Children of God

Russell M. Nelson October 1998 Sunday Afternoon Session

A perfect body is not required to achieve a divine destiny.

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The Time to Prepare

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1998 Saturday Morning Session

“We will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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Finding Joy in Life

Richard G. Scott April 1996 Saturday Afternoon Session

You are here on earth for a divine purpose.

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Answers to Life’s Questions

M. Russell Ballard April 1995 Saturday Afternoon Session

We must understand the basic doctrines and receive the saving ordinances that are essential for our eternal exaltation and happiness.

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Deep Roots

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1994 Sunday Afternoon Session

He also offered his mortal life, was crucified, and became the first to be resurrected, making possible the literal resurrection of all of our Father’s children.

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For Time and All Eternity

Boyd K. Packer October 1993 Saturday Afternoon Session

estate ‘to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them.’

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“Endure It Well”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1990 Saturday Afternoon Session

First, because God has repeatedly said He would structure mortality to be a proving and testing experience (see Abr.

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Woman—Of Infinite Worth

Russell M. Nelson October 1989 Saturday Afternoon Session

She need not have majored in physics to know divine truths, as “there is no such thing as immaterial matter.” (D&C 131:7.) She need not have graduated in astronomy to learn lessons taught by God to Abraham—the relation of the earth to the sun, the sun to the planets, the planets to the center of the universe, and more.

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“Remember Him”

Joanne B. Doxey October 1989 General Women’s Meeting

In our premortal existence we were taught the plan of salvation.

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I Testify

Ezra Taft Benson October 1988 Sunday Afternoon Session

I testify that all those who come into mortality accepted our Father’s plan.

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The Great Commandment—Love the Lord

Ezra Taft Benson April 1988 Saturday Morning Session

“We will prove them herewith,” said the Lord, “to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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Finding Joy in Life

Barbara W. Winder October 1987 General Women’s Meeting

“prove [us] herewith, to see if [we] will do all things whatsoever the Lord [our] God shall command

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What It Means to Be a Saint

William Grant Bangerter April 1987 Saturday Morning Session

“And we will prove them herewith,” said the Lord, “to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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Hope in Christ

Barbara W. Winder October 1986 General Women’s Meeting

“We will prove them herewith, to see if they [you and I] will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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“Called and Prepared from the Foundation of the World”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1986 Priesthood Session

The trek will be proving and trying.

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“Shine As Lights in the World”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1983 Saturday Morning Session

“And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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Reach for Joy

Elaine Cannon April 1982 General Women’s Meeting

It is our understanding that in the world before this one we all heard the plan of life presented by the gods.

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Life—A Great Proving Ground

Franklin D. Richards April 1981 Sunday Morning Session

The restored gospel explains that we existed as spirit entities before being born into this sphere of activity—yes, spirit children of our Father in Heaven.

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The Cs of Spirituality

Robert E. Wells October 1978 Saturday Afternoon Session

“And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command

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The Blessings of Righteous Obedience

Delbert L. Stapley October 1977 Saturday Afternoon Session

“And they who keep their first estate shall be added upon; and they who keep not their first estate shall not have glory in the same kingdom with those who keep their first estate; and they who keep their second estate shall have glory added upon their heads for ever and ever.” (Abr.

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A Message to the Rising Generation

Ezra Taft Benson October 1977 Saturday Afternoon Session

Your Father in heaven is mindful of you.

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We Are a Covenant-Making People

Joseph Anderson October 1976 Sunday Morning Session

“And they who keep their first estate shall be added upon; and they who keep not their first estate shall not have glory in the same kingdom with those who keep their first estate; and they who keep their second estate [this estate] shall have glory added upon their heads for ever and ever.” (Abr.

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The World’s Greatest Need

Hartman Rector, Jr. October 1975 Friday Morning Session

Certainly we are witnessing this kind of folly today.

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“Why Call Ye Me Lord, Lord, and Do Not the Things Which I Say?”

Spencer W. Kimball April 1975 Friday Morning Session

world, “to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them.”

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Guidelines to Carry Forth the Work of God in Cleanliness

Spencer W. Kimball April 1974 Friday Morning Session

estate ‘to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them.’

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“Where Art Thou?”

N. Eldon Tanner October 1971 Sunday Morning Session

“And they who keep their first estate shall be added upon; and they who keep not their first estate shall not have glory in the same kingdom with those who keep their first estate; and they who keep their second estate shall have glory added upon their heads for ever and ever.” (Abr.

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Satan—The Great Deceiver

Marion G. Romney April 1971 Saturday Afternoon Session

Abraham’s account of the great pre-earth heavenly council identifies both God and Satan as participators in that council.

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Topical Guide

Do, Did, Done
Earth, Purpose of
Obedience, Obedient, Obey
Probation, Probationary
Prove
Salvation, Plan of
Test, Try, Prove

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Chapter 17: The Sermon on the Mount

James E. Talmage

“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil”: The first part of this petition has occasioned comment and question.

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Chapter 3: The Need of a Redeemer

James E. Talmage

We have heretofore shown that the entire human race existed as spirit-beings in the primeval world, and that for the purpose of making possible to them the experiences of mortality this earth was created.

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