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  1. Lift Up Your Heart and Rejoice

    Marcos A. Aidukaitis April 2022 Saturday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    Among the many rich blessings He has given me for serving Him as a full-time missionary are a greater faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement and a stronger knowledge and testimony of His teachings, so that I am not easily swayed by “every wind of doctrine” (Ephesians 4:14).

    Alludes to High confidence

  2. Obedience to Law Is Liberty

    L. Tom Perry April 2013 Sunday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    God reveals to His prophets that there are moral absolutes.

    Alludes to High confidence

  3. Rest unto Your Souls

    Per G. Malm October 2010 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    Along our way we are aided in our choices through the sustaining influence of the Spirit.

    Alludes to High confidence

  4. The Blessing of Scripture

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2010 Saturday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    In a complete reversal from a century ago, many today would dispute with Alma about the seriousness of immorality.

    Alludes to High confidence

  5. Moral Discipline

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2009 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    Seeking to be neutral about the gospel is, in reality, to reject the existence of God and His authority.

    Alludes to High confidence

  6. Learning the Lessons of the Past

    M. Russell Ballard April 2009 Saturday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    With all my heart I hope and pray that you will be wise enough to learn the lessons of the past.

    Alludes to High confidence

  7. Point of Safe Return

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2007 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    The prophet Alma, who was reclaimed from sin to happiness by God’s forgiveness, declared, “Wickedness never was happiness” (Alma 41:10).

    Alludes to High confidence

  8. The Great Plan of Happiness

    Marcus B. Nash October 2006 Priesthood Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    “And now, my son, all men that are … in a carnal state … are without God in the world, and they have gone contrary to the nature of God; therefore, they are in a state contrary to the nature of happiness” (Alma 41:10–11).

    Alludes to High confidence

  9. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ—Plain and Precious Things

    Boyd K. Packer April 2005 Saturday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    A few words or a phrase in a verse, such as “wickedness never was happiness” (Alma 41:10), will tell you of the reality of the evil one and how he works.

    Alludes to High confidence

  10. Fun and Happiness

    Claudio R. M. Costa October 2002 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    Being obedient to God’s commandments, we will live happily for all eternity.

    Alludes to High confidence

  11. The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom

    M. Russell Ballard April 2002 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    As President Hinckley instructed the brethren last night, there is no peace in sin.

    Alludes to High confidence

  12. Satan’s Bag of Snipes

    Richard C. Edgley October 2000 Priesthood Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    Alma reminded his wayward son, Corianton, regarding sexual impurity: “Know ye not, my son, that these things are an abomination in the sight of the Lord?” (Alma 39:5).

    Alludes to High confidence

  13. Converts and Young Men

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1997 Priesthood Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    It is not God who has given us the spirit of fear; this comes from the adversary.

    Alludes to High confidence

  14. “If Thou Wilt Enter into Life, Keep the Commandments”

    Robert D. Hales April 1996 Priesthood Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    Brethren, choosing to live the commandments frees us from the shackles of sin and allows us to experience true happiness.

    Alludes to High confidence

  15. Stay on the True Course

    Carlos E. Asay April 1996 Sunday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    It must be remembered that “wickedness never was happiness” and never will be.

    Alludes to High confidence

  16. A Mighty Change of Heart

    Spencer J. Condie October 1993 Saturday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    One of the powerful doctrines of the Book of Mormon is that we can, indeed we must, undergo a mighty change of heart (see Mosiah 5:2; Alma 5:14).

    Alludes to High confidence

  17. Take Time for Your Children

    Ben B. Banks October 1993 Saturday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    It is not easy for children to stay clean and pure in today’s world.

    Alludes to High confidence

  18. The Search for Happiness

    W. Eugene Hansen October 1993 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    Isn’t that true?

    Alludes to High confidence

  19. Keeping Covenants

    M. Russell Ballard April 1993 Saturday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    “We counsel you to choose to live a morally clean life.

    Alludes to High confidence

  20. Our Moral Environment

    Boyd K. Packer April 1992 Sunday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    The code for moral law is found in the scriptures, stated as simply as, “Wickedness never was happiness” (Alma 41:10).

    Alludes to High confidence

  21. Seeking the Good

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1992 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    We should seek to be happy and cheerful and not allow Satan to overcome us with discouragement, despair, or depression.

    Alludes to High confidence

  22. Joy and Mercy

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1991 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    Persons who pursue Satan’s way are certain to have Satan’s misery.

    Alludes to High confidence

  23. Repentance

    F. Burton Howard April 1991 Saturday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    Of course we have the right to strive for happiness.

    Alludes to High confidence

  24. The Straight and Narrow Way

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1990 Sunday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    My brothers and sisters, I plead with you also to be certain that you do not cross over the lines of safety into the paths of immorality.

    Alludes to High confidence

  25. Covenants

    Boyd K. Packer October 1990 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    The laws of God are ordained to make us happy.

    Alludes to High confidence

  26. The Aaronic Priesthood: Return with Honor

    Robert D. Hales April 1990 General Priesthood Meeting

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    My brethren, this is deception, as the Lord has taught us.

    Alludes to High confidence

  27. Chastity: The Source of True Manhood

    Robert L. Backman October 1989 Priesthood Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    The full force of his actions was obvious to my tearful friend, who understood, at last, the reality of Alma’s words: “Wickedness never was happiness.” (Alma 41:10.)

    Alludes to High confidence

  28. Running Your Marathon

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1989 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    On the other hand, Satan will try, at every step of the way, to lead you off course.

    Alludes to High confidence

  29. “They’re Not Really Happy”

    Glenn L. Pace October 1987 Priesthood Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    When all of the evidence is in, the world’s graduate school of hard knocks will teach what you young men were taught in the kindergarten of your spiritual training, “Wickedness never was happiness” (Alma 41:10).

    Alludes to High confidence

  30. Happiness

    Jack H Goaslind April 1986 Sunday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    The doctrine is concisely summarized by Alma: “Behold, I say unto you, wickedness never was happiness.” (Alma 41:10; italics added.) If we are not pure, we would be miserable in the presence of God and Christ, who are by their very nature happy and joyful and cannot look upon sin with any allowance.

    Alludes to High confidence

  31. “Be of Good Cheer”

    Marvin J. Ashton April 1986 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    For many years President Ezra Taft Benson has reinforced his talks of love and guidance to our youth with the truth that wickedness never can be happiness.

    Alludes to High confidence

  32. Worthy Fathers, Worthy Sons

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1985 Priesthood Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    Alma reproved his son Corianton for his immoral behavior.

    Alludes to High confidence

  33. Repentance

    F. Burton Howard April 1983 Sunday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    Ultimately, they look within.

    Alludes to High confidence

  34. To Forgive Is Divine

    Theodore M. Burton April 1983 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    My special assignment as a General Authority is to assist the First Presidency in bringing people who have committed serious sins back into the Church.

    Alludes to High confidence

  35. To the Young Men of the Church

    Robert L. Backman October 1980 Priesthood Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    In my lifetime, my young friends, I have discovered that happiness comes in keeping the commandments of God.

    Alludes to High confidence

  36. Pornography—the Deadly Carrier

    Thomas S. Monson October 1979 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    First, a return to righteousness.

    Alludes to High confidence

  37. A Message to the Rising Generation

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1977 Saturday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    First, I counsel you to live a morally clean life.

    Alludes to High confidence

  38. The Road to Happiness

    Joseph Anderson April 1975 Friday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    As an illustration, every one of the Ten Commandments, if lived, will bring joy and satisfaction.

    Alludes to High confidence

  39. Do Not Despair

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1974 Saturday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    First, repentance.

    Alludes to High confidence

  40. Understanding Who We Are Brings Self-Respect

    Harold B. Lee October 1973 Friday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    Other prophets have declared likewise, so forcibly as to not be misunderstood, that “wickedness never was happiness.” (Alma 41:10.)

    Alludes to High confidence

  41. Success—A Journey or a Destination?

    Hartman Rector, Jr. April 1973 Saturday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    We must not be misled.

    Alludes to High confidence

  42. Counsel to the Saints and to the World

    Joseph Fielding Smith April 1972 Thursday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    Marry in the temple, and live joyous and righteous lives.

    Alludes to High confidence

  43. Why Stay Morally Clean

    Boyd K. Packer April 1972 Sunday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    And now, my young friends, I must tell you soberly and seriously that God has declared in unmistakable language that misery and sorrow will follow the violation of the laws of chastity.

    Alludes to High confidence

  44. “Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery”

    Milton R. Hunter April 1971 Saturday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (Alma 41:10)

    Let us cite only a few of the numerous cases that have come to my personal attention recently.

    Alludes to High confidence