They Are Their Own Judges

David A. Bednar · October 2025 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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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.

The Wind Did Never Cease to Blow

Aroldo B. Cavalcante · October 2024 · Saturday Afternoon Session

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

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

Takashi Wada · October 2024 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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

Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ

Brian K. Taylor · April 2024 · Sunday Morning Session

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Life’s trials prove us.

Be Peaceable Followers of Christ

Quentin L. Cook · October 2023 · Sunday Morning Session

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

Wholehearted

Michelle D. Craig · October 2022 · Saturday Evening Session

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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.

We Will Prove Them Herewith

David A. Bednar · October 2020 · Saturday Morning Session

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

Tested, Proved, and Polished

Henry B. Eyring · October 2020 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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“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.”

Wounded

Neil L. Andersen · October 2018 · Sunday Morning Session

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

Try, Try, Try

Henry B. Eyring · October 2018 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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

Confide in God Unwaveringly

Ulisses Soares · April 2017 · Saturday Morning Session

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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.

Hold on Thy Way

Koichi Aoyagi · October 2015 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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

Ponder the Path of Thy Feet

Thomas S. Monson · October 2014 · Sunday Morning Session

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

Make the Exercise of Faith Your First Priority

Richard G. Scott · October 2014 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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

Obedience Brings Blessings

Thomas S. Monson · April 2013 · Sunday Morning Session

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

Covenants

Russell M. Nelson · October 2011 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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

Face the Future with Faith

Russell M. Nelson · April 2011 · Saturday Afternoon Session

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Teach of faith in God’s plan of salvation.

More Than Conquerors through Him That Loved Us

Paul V. Johnson · April 2011 · Sunday Morning Session

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

Cleansing the Inner Vessel

Boyd K. Packer · October 2010 · Sunday Morning Session

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

“Hope Ya Know, We Had a Hard Time”

Quentin L. Cook · October 2008 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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

This Day

Henry B. Eyring · April 2007 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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

Look toward Eternity!

Elaine S. Dalton · October 2006 · Saturday Afternoon Session

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

An Outpouring of Blessings

Julie B. Beck · April 2006 · Saturday Morning Session

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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.

The Gift of Agency

Wolfgang H. Paul · April 2006 · Saturday Afternoon Session

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

Be of Good Cheer and Faithful in Adversity

Adhemar Damiani · April 2005 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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

Where Do I Make My Stand?

James E. Faust · October 2004 · Saturday Morning Session

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

In the Strength of the Lord

Henry B. Eyring · April 2004 · Saturday Morning Session

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

Sweet Power of Prayer

Russell M. Nelson · April 2003 · Saturday Morning Session

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I said, “No, sweetheart.

What’s in It for Me?

James E. Faust · October 2002 · Saturday Morning Session

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

Serving the Lord

Adhemar Damiani · October 1999 · Saturday Afternoon Session

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

We Are Children of God

Russell M. Nelson · October 1998 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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

The Time to Prepare

Joseph B. Wirthlin · April 1998 · Saturday Morning Session

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

Finding Joy in Life

Richard G. Scott · April 1996 · Saturday Afternoon Session

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You are here on earth for a divine purpose.

Deep Roots

Joseph B. Wirthlin · October 1994 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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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.