The Truth of All Things

David F. Evans · October 2017 · General Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1)

To know the truth, we need to live the gospel and “experiment” on the word.

God’s Compelling Witness: The Book of Mormon

Tad R. Callister · October 2017 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32)

In addition, one might ask: where did Joseph get the powerful insight that because of Christ’s Atonement, He can not only cleanse us but also perfect us?

I Know It. I Live It. I Love It.

Ann M. Dibb · October 2012 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32)

Note: For further study, I recommend reading Alma 32 and Elder Dallin H.

Testimony

Cecil O. Samuelson Jr. · April 2011 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32)

Fifth, as Alma taught, gaining a testimony is usually a progression along the continuum of hoping, believing, and finally knowing the truth of a specific principle, doctrine, or the gospel itself (see Alma 32).

“When Thou Art Converted, Strengthen Thy Brethren”

Robert D. Hales · April 1997 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32)

They come to our wards and branches feeling as though they are strangers.

The Lengthened Shadow of the Hand of God

Gordon B. Hinckley · April 1987 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (almost 32,000)

At the end of last year, there were more than 15,000 local congregations scattered through 122 colonies, territories, and sovereign nations.

The Holy Scriptures: Letters from Home

Ardeth G. Kapp · October 1985 · General Women’s Meeting

Open paragraph (Alma 32)

Let me tell you about this old set that my mom and dad gave me when I was seventeen.

You Shall Receive the Spirit

Hartman Rector, Jr. · October 1973 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32)

As we consider that question, the difference is immediately apparent.

The Iron Rod

Harold B. Lee · April 1971 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32)

One might well ask: How does one get “learning by faith”?

“Return unto Me … That I May Heal You”

S. Mark Palmer · April 2025 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Just as the willow needed sunshine for its branches and leaves to grow again, so your testimony will grow as you stay sensitive to the feelings and the witness of the Spirit.

Trusting Our Father

David P. Homer · October 2024 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

The choice to submit our will to God’s is an act of faith that lies at the heart of our discipleship.

“Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me”

David A. Bednar · April 2023 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

What was the symbolism of the tree in Lehi’s vision?

A House of Sequential Order

Vaiangina Sikahema · October 2021 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

Alma gives a powerful sermon on faith—drawing on the analogy of a seed, which, if tended and nourished properly, sprouts from a small sapling into a full-grown, mature tree that produces delicious fruit (see Alma 32:28–43).

Found through the Power of the Book of Mormon

Rubén V. Alliaud · October 2019 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

For this reason, any reader who commits to a sincere study of it, with the spirit of prayer, will not only learn about Christ but will learn from Christ—especially if they make the decision to “try the virtue of the word” and not reject it prematurely due to prejudiced unbelief by what others have said about things that they have never read.

Feasting upon the Words of Christ

Takashi Wada · April 2019 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

Feasting sometimes involves experimenting and tasting.

Teaching in the Home—a Joyful and Sacred Responsibility

Devin G. Durrant · April 2018 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

I was deeply touched when Brother Brian K.

The Truth of All Things

David F. Evans · October 2017 · General Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (3)

To know the truth, we need to live the gospel and “experiment” on the word.

The Holy Ghost as Your Companion

Henry B. Eyring · October 2015 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

You can treat those moments of inspiration like the seed of faith that Alma described (see Alma 32:28).

I Know These Things of Myself

Craig C. Christensen · October 2014 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1)

give place,” he said, “that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed, or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief, it will begin to swell within your breasts; and when you feel these swelling motions, ye will begin to say within yourselves—It must needs be that this is a good seed, or that the word is good, for it beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it beginneth to enlighten my understanding, yea, it beginneth to be delicious to me.”

If Ye Lack Wisdom

Marcos A. Aidukaitis · April 2014 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

“… For every seed bringeth forth unto its own likeness.”

The Savior Wants to Forgive

Craig A. Cardon · April 2013 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

Providing an opportunity for the Savior to enlighten our understanding, Peter once inquired how many times he should forgive his brother and then asked, “Till seven times?” Surely that would be more than enough.

By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled

Marcus B. Nash · October 2012 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

First, unbelief in the Lord or His gospel will cause us to resist the Spirit of God.

Personal Revelation and Testimony

Barbara Thompson · October 2011 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:7; 32:28)

Elder David A.

The Spirit of Revelation

David A. Bednar · April 2011 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 5:7; 32:28)

As you appropriately seek for and apply unto the spirit of revelation, I promise you will “walk in the light of the Lord” (Isaiah 2:5; 2 Nephi 12:5).

Faith—the Choice Is Yours

Richard C. Edgley · October 2010 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

Alma’s classic discussion on faith, as recorded in the 32nd chapter of Alma in the Book of Mormon, is a series of choices to ensure the development and the preservation of our faith.

Finding Strength in Challenging Times!

Allan F. Packer · April 2009 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

“We will compare the word unto a seed. Now, if ye give place, that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed, or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief, that ye will resist the Spirit of the Lord, behold, it will begin to swell within your breasts; and when you feel these swelling motions, ye will begin to say within yourselves—It must needs be that this is a good seed, or that the word is good, for it beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it beginneth to ...

Testimony as a Process

Carlos A. Godoy · October 2008 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

we will compare the word unto a seed. Now, if ye give place, that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed, or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief, that ye will resist the Spirit of the Lord, behold, it will begin to swell within your breasts; and when you feel these swelling motions, ye will begin to say within yourselves—It must needs be that this is a good seed, or that the word is good, for it beginneth to enlighten my understanding, yea, it beg...

The Power of a Personal Testimony

Dieter F. Uchtdorf · October 2006 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

Second: Search the scriptures.

Securing Our Testimonies

Donald L. Staheli · October 2004 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

Alma then went on to “compare the word unto a seed.” He explained that as hearts are opened, “it will begin to swell within your breasts” (Alma 32:28).

Pure Testimony

M. Russell Ballard · October 2004 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

A testimony is a witness or confirmation of eternal truth impressed upon individual hearts and souls through the Holy Ghost, whose primary ministry is to testify of truth, particularly as it relates to the Father and the Son.

When Thou Art Converted

D. Todd Christofferson · April 2004 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

Further, for the gospel to be written in your heart, you need to know what it is and grow to understand it more fully.

Lord, I Believe; Help Thou Mine Unbelief

James E. Faust · October 2003 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

To those who believe but wish their belief to be strengthened, I urge you to walk in faith and trust in God.

Watch Over and Strengthen

Henry B. Eyring · April 2000 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28, 34)

There is a miracle appearing in the Church.

Of Seeds and Soils

James E. Faust · October 1999 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1)

“Now, if ye give place, that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed, or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief, that ye will resist the Spirit of the Lord, behold, it will begin to swell within your breasts; and when you feel these swelling motions, ye will begin to say within yourselves—It must needs be that this is a good seed, or that the word is good, for it beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it beginneth to enlighten my understanding.”

To Touch a Life with Faith

Henry B. Eyring · October 1995 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

“Now behold, would not this increase your faith?

Trying the Word of God

Virginia H. Pearce · April 1995 · General Young Women Meeting

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

Alma used a seed to stand for the word.

Growing Up Spiritually

Janette C. Hales · April 1994 · General Young Women Meeting

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

“Now behold, would not this increase your faith?

“Settle This in Your Hearts”

Neal A. Maxwell · October 1992 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32:27, 28; 22:18)

We “cannot bear all things now,” but the Lord “will lead [us] along,” as we “give place” in our thoughts and schedules and “give away” our sins, which are the only ways we can begin to make room to receive all that God can give us (D&C 78:18; 50:4; Alma 32:27, 28; 22:18).

“Lest Ye Be Wearied and Faint in Your Minds”

Neal A. Maxwell · April 1991 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

As we “give place” and plant the seed of faith, it grows discernibly.

Winding Up Our Spiritual Clocks

Dean L. Larsen · October 1989 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

“We will compare the word unto a seed,” he said. “Now, if ye give place, that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed, or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief, that ye will resist the Spirit of the Lord, behold, it will begin to swell within your breasts; and when you feel these swelling motions, ye will begin to say within yourselves—It must needs be that this is a good seed, or that the word is good, for it beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it be...

The Soil and Roots of Testimony

John K. Carmack · October 1988 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

The seed “will begin to swell … and when you feel these swelling motions, ye will begin to say within yourselves—It must needs be that this is a good seed, or that the word is good.” (Alma 32:28.)

“By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them”

Dean L. Larsen · October 1985 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

“Now, if ye give place, that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed, or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief, that ye will resist the Spirit of the Lord, behold, it will begin to swell within your breasts; and when you feel these swelling motions, ye will begin to say within yourselves—It must needs be that this is a good seed, or that the word is good, for it beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it beginneth to enlighten my understanding, yea, it be...

Pondering Strengthens the Spiritual Life

Joseph B. Wirthlin · April 1982 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

we will compare the word unto a seed. Now, if ye give place, that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed, or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief, that ye will resist the Spirit of the Lord, behold, it will begin to swell within your breasts; and when you feel these swelling motions, ye will begin to say within yourselves—It must needs be that this is a good seed, or that the word is good, for it beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it beginneth to e...

An Invitation to Grow

Dwan J. Young · April 1982 · General Women’s Meeting

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

Be aware that growth is a process.

The Spirit of Missionary Work

Carlos E. Asay · October 1976 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 32:28)

me: “Now, we will compare the word unto a seed. If ye give place, that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed, or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief, that ye will resist the Spirit of the Lord, behold, it will begin to swell within your breasts; and when you feel these swelling motions, ye will begin to say within yourselves—It must needs be that this is a good seed, or that the word is good, for it beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it beginneth...