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Chapter 14

Doctrine and Covenants 14:7

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And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.

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Psalms 19:11 Proverbs 7:2 Mosiah 2:22 Doctrine and Covenants 58:2

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- **All Who Have Endured Valiantly** — David A. Bednar (April 2026) · Quote
  > “if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”
  And the Savior revealed through the Prophet Joseph Smith that “if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/16bednar?lang=eng&id=p_wap0u#p_wap0u

- **The Lord Is Hastening His Work** — Quentin L. Cook (October 2025) · Reference
  Receiving the ordinances and covenants and living the commandments are essential.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/27cook?lang=eng&id=p_goyo6#p_goyo6

- **Thou Art the Christ** — Amy A. Wright (April 2025) · Reference
  When we tell our children we love them, are we also telling them that their Father in Heaven and Savior Jesus Christ love them?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/32wright?lang=eng&id=p_qcUr7#p_qcUr7

- **Our Heavenly Guidance System** — Sergio R. Vargas (April 2025) · Reference
  We also remember Him when we go to the temple—the house of the Lord.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/34vargas?lang=eng&id=p_rzup9#p_rzup9

- **Receive His Gift** — Patrick Kearon (April 2025) · Reference
  Imagine you are hearing this for the first time!
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/55kearon?lang=eng&id=p_qvRvX#p_qvRvX

- **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

- **Covenant Confidence through Jesus Christ** — Ulisses Soares (April 2024) · Reference
  Inscribed on the front of each temple is a solemn statement: “Holiness to the Lord.” These inspired words are a clear invitation that when we enter the Lord’s house, we embark on a sacred journey of learning to become higher and holier disciples of Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/16soares?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **The Powerful, Virtuous Cycle of the Doctrine of Christ** — Dale G. Renlund (April 2024) · Reference
  Forward spiritual momentum also propels us to make additional covenants with God in the house of the Lord.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/43renlund?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Covenants and Responsibilities** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2024) · Reference
  The Church of Jesus Christ is known as a church that emphasizes making covenants with God.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/47oaks?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **A Voice of Gladness!** — Kevin R. Duncan (April 2023) · Reference
  Because God considered these to be among His highest and holiest blessings, He instructed that sacred buildings be erected where He could confer these precious gifts upon His children.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/46duncan?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **My Mind Caught Hold upon This Thought of Jesus Christ** — Neil L. Andersen (April 2023) · Reference
  Remember, you are a spirit child of Heavenly Father.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/45andersen?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **“Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong”** — Kevin S. Hamilton (April 2022) · Quote
  > “If you keep my commandments and endure to the end [then] you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”
  “If you keep my commandments and endure to the end [then] you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/28hamilton?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Divine Love in the Father’s Plan** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2022) · Reference
  Finally, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is properly known as a family-centered Church.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/51oaks?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **“The Light and Life of the World”** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 1987) · Alludes to
  Our Savior is also the life of the world.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/10/the-light-and-life-of-the-world?lang=eng&id=p45#p45

- **Come into the Fold of God** — Randy D. Funk (April 2022) · Reference
  Third: Eternal life means to live with God and as He lives.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/56funk?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Hold Up Your Light** — Marcus B. Nash (October 2021) · Reference
  You see, you and I know that we lived as children of our Heavenly Father before coming to this earth and that the earth was created for the purpose of giving each person the opportunity to obtain a body, gain experience, learn, and grow in order to receive eternal life—which is God’s life.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/37nash?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **God among Us** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (April 2021) · Reference
  And we should not be surprised to find that the Savior again teaches the core message of His gospel: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy might, mind, and strength; and in the name of Jesus Christ thou shalt serve him.” He inspires us to seek God and live by the teachings He has revealed to His servants, the prophets.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/12uchtdorf?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **A New Normal** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2020) · Reference
  That is why we have temples.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/58nelson?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God** — Dale G. Renlund (April 2020) · Reference
  When we remember the greatness of our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and what They have done for us, we will not take Them for granted, just as Tom did not take Jonathan’s heart for granted.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/26renlund?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **Opening the Heavens for Help** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2020) · Reference
  From that small group assembled on April 6, 1830, has come a global organization of more than 16 million members.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/37nelson?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Covenant Women in Partnership with God** — Henry B. Eyring (October 2019) · Reference
  You cannot know when, or for what length of time, your personal mission will be focused on service in calls such as mother, leader, or ministering sister.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/34eyring?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Spiritual Treasures** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2019) · Reference
  As the Church grows, more temples will be built so that more families can have access to that greatest of all blessings, that of eternal life.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/36nelson?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

- **Covenant Belonging** — Gerrit W. Gong (October 2019) · Reference
  Divine covenants become a source of love for and from God and thereby for and with each other.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/41gong?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Where Will This Lead?** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2019) · Alludes to
  My brethren, and my sisters who may view or read what I say here, I hope you know why your leaders give the teachings and counsel we give.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/35oaks?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Cleansed by Repentance** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2019) · Alludes to
  When we repent, we have the Lord’s assurance that our sins, including our acts and desires, will be cleansed and our merciful final judge will “remember them no more” (Doctrine and Covenants 58:42; see also Isaiah 1:18; Jeremiah 31:34; Hebrews 8:12; Alma 41:6; Helaman 14:18–19).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/51oaks?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **The Role of the Book of Mormon in Conversion** — Shayne M. Bowen (October 2018) · Reference
  The Book of Mormon contains the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/the-role-of-the-book-of-mormon-in-conversion?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **Let Us All Press On** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2018) · Reference
  Our message to the world is simple and sincere: we invite all of God’s children on both sides of the veil to come unto their Savior, receive the blessings of the holy temple, have enduring joy, and qualify for eternal life.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/let-us-all-press-on?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Exceeding Great and Precious Promises** — David A. Bednar (October 2017) · Reference
  God promises His children that if they follow the precepts of His plan and the example of His Beloved Son, keep the commandments, and endure in faith to the end, then by virtue of the Savior’s Redemption, they “shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.” Eternal life is the ultimate exceeding great and precious promise.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/exceeding-great-and-precious-promises?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Our Father’s Glorious Plan** — Weatherford T. Clayton (April 2017) · Reference
  Because Heavenly Father loves us, He wants us to have the greatest gift He can give, the gift of eternal life.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/our-fathers-glorious-plan?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **Our Good Shepherd** — Dale G. Renlund (April 2017) · Reference
  The Savior’s compassion, love, and mercy draw us toward Him.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/our-good-shepherd?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus** — Quentin L. Cook (October 2016) · Reference
  Eternal life is the greatest gift of God and is bestowed on those who “keep [God’s] commandments and endure to the end.” On the other hand, eternal life with our Heavenly Father is denied those “who are not valiant in the testimony of Jesus.” There are a number of stumbling blocks to our valor that can prevent us from reaching the goal of eternal life.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/valiant-in-the-testimony-of-jesus?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **Sharing the Restored Gospel** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 2016) · Alludes to
  I testify of Jesus Christ, who is the Light and Life of the World (see 3 Nephi 11:11).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/sharing-the-restored-gospel?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **Do I Believe?** — Bonnie L. Oscarson (April 2016) · Quote
  > “If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”
  Do we sometimes become so accustomed to the blessings we have been given as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that we fail to fully comprehend the miracle and majesty of discipleship in the Lord’s true Church?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/do-i-believe?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **It Works Wonderfully!** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2015) · Reference
  But the Savior’s grace can do much more for us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/it-works-wonderfully?lang=eng&id=p55#p55

- **The Holy Ghost as Your Companion** — Henry B. Eyring (October 2015) · Alludes to
  The companionship of the Spirit had more than comforted and guided him.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/the-holy-ghost-as-your-companion?lang=eng&id=p43#p43

- **My Heart Pondereth Them Continually** — Devin G. Durrant (October 2015) · Reference
  You might say, “Ponderizing sounds too hard for me.” Don’t be deterred.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/my-heart-pondereth-them-continually?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **Eternal Life—to Know Our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ** — Robert D. Hales (October 2014) · Reference
  As I have read these testimonies—and many others like them over the years—it has always touched my heart to sense how deeply Heavenly Father loves His eldest Son and how Jesus shows His love by His obedience to His Father’s will.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/eternal-life-to-know-our-heavenly-father-and-his-son-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Do We Know What We Have?** — Carole M. Stephens (October 2013) · Reference
  We need the sealing ordinance, which leads to eternal life, “the greatest of all the gifts of God.” This priesthood ordinance is received only by a man and a woman together.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/do-we-know-what-we-have?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Decisions for Eternity** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2013) · Reference
  The Savior’s way of life is good.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/decisions-for-eternity?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **Converted unto the Lord** — David A. Bednar (October 2012) · Alludes to
  Conversion is an enlarging, a deepening, and a broadening of the undergirding base of testimony.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/converted-unto-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Converted to His Gospel through His Church** — Donald L. Hallstrom (April 2012) · Alludes to
  The gospel is the glorious plan of God in which we, as His children, are given the opportunity to receive all that the Father has (see D&C 84:38).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/converted-to-his-gospel-through-his-church?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Covenants** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2011) · Reference
  With this renewal, we have received, as did they of old, the holy priesthood and the everlasting gospel.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/covenants?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **A Living Testimony** — Henry B. Eyring (April 2011) · Reference
  That has worked for me, as it will for you.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/a-living-testimony?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Be Thou an Example of the Believers** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2010) · Reference
  Like Timothy, most full-time missionaries are young men.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/be-thou-an-example-of-the-believers?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **When the Lord Commands** — Bruce A. Carlson (April 2010) · Reference
  The Lord’s response when we obey His commandments is sure.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/when-the-lord-commands?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

- **Love and Law** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 2009) · Alludes to
  In other words, the kingdom of glory to which the Final Judgment assigns us is not determined by love but by the law that God has invoked in His plan to qualify us for eternal life, “the greatest of all the gifts of God” (D&C 14:7).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/love-and-law?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

- **Attempting the Impossible** — Jorge F. Zeballos (October 2009) · Quote
  > if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”
  The Lord revealed to the Prophet Joseph Smith the following: “And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.” This divine promise is possible to achieve.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/attempting-the-impossible?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Lessons from the Lord’s Prayers** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2009) · Reference
  From this prayer of the Lord we learn how keenly He feels His responsibility as our Mediator and Advocate with the Father.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/lessons-from-the-lords-prayers?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **Unselfish Service** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2009) · Alludes to
  Our Savior teaches us to follow Him by making the sacrifices necessary to lose ourselves in unselfish service to others.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/unselfish-service?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

- **Celestial Marriage** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2008) · Reference
  Our Heavenly Father declared, “This is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.” The Atonement of His Beloved Son enabled both of these objectives to be realized.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/celestial-marriage?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **“Hope Ya Know, We Had a Hard Time”** — Quentin L. Cook (October 2008) · Reference
  The novel A Tale of Two Cities opens with the oft-quoted line “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” The scriptures make it clear that each generation has its own version of best and worst of times.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/hope-ya-know-we-had-a-hard-time?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Salvation and Exaltation** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2008) · Quote
  > “If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”
  Eternal life, or celestial glory or exaltation, is a conditional gift.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/salvation-and-exaltation?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **Have We Not Reason to Rejoice?** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2007) · Alludes to
  The core elements of the gospel message are found in all the holy scriptures but are most clearly given to us in the Book of Mormon and in the revelations to the Prophet Joseph Smith.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/have-we-not-reason-to-rejoice?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **Small and Simple Things** — Christoffel Golden Jr. (October 2007) · Reference
  Everyone who will live the gospel of Jesus Christ daily and endure to the end will gain eternal life—this is the promise of the Lord.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/small-and-simple-things?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **Good, Better, Best** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 2007) · Alludes to
  I testify of our Heavenly Father, whose children we are and whose plan is designed to qualify us for “eternal life, … the greatest of all the gifts of God” (D&C 14:7; see also D&C 76:51–59).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/good-better-best?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **The Light in Their Eyes** — James E. Faust (October 2005) · Reference
  What are we doing to keep the light shining in our own eyes and countenances?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/the-light-in-their-eyes?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **Now Is the Time to Prepare** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2005) · Reference
  Now is the time to align our goals with God’s goals.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/now-is-the-time-to-prepare?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

- **Earthly Debts, Heavenly Debts** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (April 2004) · Reference
  How can we ever repay the debt we owe to the Savior?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/earthly-debts-heavenly-debts?lang=eng&id=p48#p48

- **“Follow Me”** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (April 2002) · Quote
  > keep His commandments and endure to the end, but eternal life, “which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”
  There are those who would give all they have to experience peace.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/follow-me?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **Eternal Life through Jesus Christ** — John M. Madsen (April 2002) · Alludes to
  Tragically, millions in the world today still prize and choose “the riches of the earth” over the “riches of eternity” (D&C 38:39), not knowing or fully understanding that “he that hath eternal life is rich” (D&C 6:7; emphasis added) and that eternal life is God’s greatest gift to man (see D&C 14:7).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/eternal-life-through-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Building a Bridge of Faith** — Charles Didier (October 2001) · Alludes to
  The love of God, the other side of the bridge, is the reward of our faith in His Son, Jesus the Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/building-a-bridge-of-faith?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **One Step after Another** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (October 2001) · Reference
  We know it is worth the effort, for the prize, which is eternal life, is “the greatest of all the gifts of God.” And to qualify, we must take one step after another and keep going to gain the spiritual heights we aspire to reach.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/one-step-after-another?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2001) · Reference
  Temple ordinances, covenants, endowments, and sealings enable individuals to be reconciled with the Lord and families to be sealed beyond the veil of death.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/personal-preparation-for-temple-blessings?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **“Plow in Hope”** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 2001) · Alludes to
  Ultimate hope, of course, is tied to Jesus and the great Atonement, with its free gift of the universal Resurrection and the proffer of God’s greatest gift, eternal life (see Moro.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/plow-in-hope?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **Living by Scriptural Guidance** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2000) · Quote
  > “If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”
  The question why focuses on the purpose of life.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/living-by-scriptural-guidance?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **The Time to Prepare** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (April 1998) · Reference
  This is the day of our mortal probation.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/the-time-to-prepare?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **“Behold, We Count Them Happy Which Endure”** — Robert D. Hales (April 1998) · Quote
  > if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God”
  As we put our faith in the Lord and keep our focus on the eternities, we will be blessed to be able to accept whatever trial we are given, for life on earth, as we know it, is only temporary, and, if we endure it well, the Lord has promised us: “And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God” (D&C 14:7).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/behold-we-count-them-happy-which-endure?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

- **“Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ”** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1997) · Alludes to
  However, on our smaller scale, just as Jesus has invited, we can indeed strive to become “even as [He is]” (3 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/10/apply-the-atoning-blood-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **“True to the Truth”** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (April 1997) · Reference
  If we are true to our covenants, our Father in Heaven will grant us the blessing of “eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.” “All that [the] Father hath” is promised to those who walk the path of faith and remain true to their covenants.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/04/true-to-the-truth?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

- **Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer** — Richard G. Scott (April 1997) · Reference
  “And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/04/jesus-christ-our-redeemer?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Endure and Be Lifted Up** — Russell M. Nelson (April 1997) · Reference
  Children are prone to do such dangerous things simply because they have not acquired the wisdom their parents have.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/04/endure-and-be-lifted-up?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **The Atonement** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1996) · Reference
  The Savior’s gift of immortality comes to all who have ever lived.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/the-atonement?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **“If Thou Wilt Enter into Life, Keep the Commandments”** — Robert D. Hales (April 1996) · Alludes to
  How I love the commandments of the Lord!
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/if-thou-wilt-enter-into-life-keep-the-commandments?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **Live in Obedience** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (April 1994) · Reference
  As you build your lives in obedience to the gospel and strive to achieve your goals, do not become discouraged by temporary setbacks and disappointments.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/live-in-obedience?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **Keeping Covenants** — M. Russell Ballard (April 1993) · Alludes to
  The Apostle Paul wrote that “eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him” (1 Cor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/04/keeping-covenants?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **The Relief Society and the Church** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 1992) · Alludes to
  One of the great functions of Relief Society is to provide sisterhood for women, just as priesthood quorums provide brotherhood for men.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/the-relief-society-and-the-church?lang=eng&id=p38#p38

- **Doors of Death** — Russell M. Nelson (April 1992) · Alludes to
  Physical and spiritual trials provide continuing challenges in life.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/doors-of-death?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **“One Small Step for a Man; One Giant Leap for Mankind”** — Carlos E. Asay (April 1990) · Alludes to
  We are taught that eternal life is “the greatest of all the gifts of God” (D&C 14:7; italics added), and that eternal life is to know “the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom [He has] sent” (John 17:3).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/one-small-step-for-a-man-one-giant-leap-for-mankind?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **The Supernal Gift of the Atonement** — James E. Faust (October 1988) · Alludes to
  There is a distinction between immortality, or eternal existence, and eternal life, which is to have a place in the presence of God.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/the-supernal-gift-of-the-atonement?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **No Shortcuts** — Robert L. Simpson (April 1987) · Alludes to
  My young friends, please realize that these conditions that we just read are set.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/no-shortcuts?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Spirituality** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 1985) · Alludes to
  May we strive to attain that level of spirituality where we sanctify ourselves that our minds become single to God.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/spirituality?lang=eng&id=p55#p55

- **Taking upon Us the Name of Jesus Christ** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 1985) · Alludes to
  Finally, our willingness to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ affirms our commitment to do all that we can to be counted among those whom he will choose to stand at his right hand and be called by his name at the last day.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/taking-upon-us-the-name-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **Why Do We Serve?** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 1984) · Quote
  > “If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”
  One such higher reason for service is the hope of an eternal reward.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/why-do-we-serve?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **Counsel to the Saints** — Ezra Taft Benson (April 1984) · Alludes to
  “Endure to the end.” (D&C 14:7.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/04/counsel-to-the-saints?lang=eng&id=p72#p72

- **Valiance in the Drama of Life** — Royden G. Derrick (April 1983) · Alludes to
  There is a reward for valiancy in this drama of life.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/valiance-in-the-drama-of-life?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **Let Us Go Up to the House of God** — L. Tom Perry (April 1982) · Alludes to
  I give you my witness that God is our eternal Father, that we are his children, that he has provided a way for us to have an eternal family organization that will endure beyond the grave.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/let-us-go-up-to-the-house-of-god?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

- **Life—A Great Proving Ground** — Franklin D. Richards (April 1981) · Quote
  > “If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”
  The restored gospel of Jesus Christ answers this question.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/life-a-great-proving-ground?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **“The Oath and Covenant Which Belongeth to the Priesthood”** — Marion G. Romney (October 1980) · Alludes to
  It is apparent from this revelation that the only way a man can make the maximum progress towards eternal life, for which mortality is designed, is to obtain and magnify the Melchizedek Priesthood.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/the-oath-and-covenant-which-belongeth-to-the-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Commandments to Live By** — O. Leslie Stone (October 1979) · Quote
  > if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God”
  “And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God” (D&C 14:7).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/10/commandments-to-live-by?lang=eng&id=p43#p43

- **Spiritual Development** — M. Russell Ballard (October 1978) · Alludes to
  It is beautiful to know that if we can build upon a solid spiritual foundation—if we can repent of our sins and grow in wisdom, knowledge, and understanding—we can enjoy dwelling in the presence of our Heavenly Father and his Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, forever and ever.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/spiritual-development?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **The Beatitudes and Our Perfection** — Royden G. Derrick (April 1977) · Alludes to
  To all men everywhere we reiterate that invitation to come unto the Savior the way he has outlined, partake of his goodness, “and enjoy the words of eternal life in this world, and eternal life in the world to come, even immortal glory” (Moses 6:59), “which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God” (D&C 14:7).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/04/the-beatitudes-and-our-perfection?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

- **Parenthood** — O. Leslie Stone (October 1976) · Quote
  > if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”
  As we and our children live the gospel, we make ourselves worthy to receive this great promise recorded in the Doctrine and Covenants: “And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.” (D&C 14:7.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/parenthood?lang=eng&id=p57#p57

- **Testimony** — O. Leslie Stone (April 1975) · Quote
  > “If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”
  President Kimball has said that the price we pay for happiness is keeping the commandments.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/testimony?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **A Time to Prepare** — William H. Bennett (April 1975) · Alludes to
  I learned that this life is not the beginning, neither is it the end of our existence, for we lived before we came to this earth in a preexistent world as spiritual children of our Father in heaven.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/a-time-to-prepare?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **The Message of Easter** — Franklin D. Richards (April 1975) · Quote
  > “If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”
  The Lord has said that it is his “work and … glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.” (Moses 1:39.) And he has said, “If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.” (D&C 14:7.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/the-message-of-easter?lang=eng&id=p47#p47

- **The Beatitudes** — O. Leslie Stone (October 1974) · Alludes to
  What is meant by “poor in spirit”?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/the-beatitudes?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Love and Forgive One Another** — O. Leslie Stone (October 1973) · Quote
  > if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of the gifts of God.”
  “And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of the gifts of God.” (D&C 14:7.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/love-and-forgive-one-another?lang=eng&id=p39#p39

- **The Path to Eternal Life** — Delbert L. Stapley (October 1973) · Quote
  > if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”
  I feel confident, brothers and sisters, that we are most grateful for the splendid and timely message given by President Lee in this morning’s session of conference.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/the-path-to-eternal-life?lang=eng&id=p2#p2

- **The Purpose of Life: To Be Proved** — Franklin D. Richards (October 1971) · Alludes to
  In order to apply these principles in our lives, let us today commit ourselves to follow the counsel of our leaders, accept every opportunity to serve, and complete each assignment well—yes, endure to the end.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/the-purpose-of-life-to-be-proved?lang=eng&id=p40#p40

All Who Have Endured Valiantly

David A. Bednar April 2026 Saturday Morning Session

“if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”

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The Lord Is Hastening His Work

Quentin L. Cook October 2025 Saturday Afternoon Session

Receiving the ordinances and covenants and living the commandments are essential.

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Thou Art the Christ

Amy A. Wright April 2025 Saturday Evening Session

When we tell our children we love them, are we also telling them that their Father in Heaven and Savior Jesus Christ love them?

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Our Heavenly Guidance System

Sergio R. Vargas April 2025 Saturday Evening Session

We also remember Him when we go to the temple—the house of the Lord.

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Receive His Gift

Patrick Kearon April 2025 Sunday Afternoon Session

Imagine you are hearing this for the first time!

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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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Covenant Confidence through Jesus Christ

Ulisses Soares April 2024 Saturday Morning Session

Inscribed on the front of each temple is a solemn statement: “Holiness to the Lord.” These inspired words are a clear invitation that when we enter the Lord’s house, we embark on a sacred journey of learning to become higher and holier disciples of Christ.

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The Powerful, Virtuous Cycle of the Doctrine of Christ

Dale G. Renlund April 2024 Sunday Morning Session

Forward spiritual momentum also propels us to make additional covenants with God in the house of the Lord.

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Covenants and Responsibilities

Dallin H. Oaks April 2024 Sunday Morning Session

The Church of Jesus Christ is known as a church that emphasizes making covenants with God.

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A Voice of Gladness!

Kevin R. Duncan April 2023 Sunday Morning Session

Because God considered these to be among His highest and holiest blessings, He instructed that sacred buildings be erected where He could confer these precious gifts upon His children.

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My Mind Caught Hold upon This Thought of Jesus Christ

Neil L. Andersen April 2023 Sunday Morning Session

Remember, you are a spirit child of Heavenly Father.

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“Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong”

Kevin S. Hamilton April 2022 Saturday Afternoon Session

“If you keep my commandments and endure to the end [then] you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”

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Divine Love in the Father’s Plan

Dallin H. Oaks April 2022 Sunday Afternoon Session

Finally, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is properly known as a family-centered Church.

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“The Light and Life of the World”

Dallin H. Oaks October 1987 Sunday Morning Session

Our Savior is also the life of the world.

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Come into the Fold of God

Randy D. Funk April 2022 Sunday Afternoon Session

Third: Eternal life means to live with God and as He lives.

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Hold Up Your Light

Marcus B. Nash October 2021 Saturday Evening Session

You see, you and I know that we lived as children of our Heavenly Father before coming to this earth and that the earth was created for the purpose of giving each person the opportunity to obtain a body, gain experience, learn, and grow in order to receive eternal life—which is God’s life.

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God among Us

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2021 Saturday Morning Session

And we should not be surprised to find that the Savior again teaches the core message of His gospel: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy might, mind, and strength; and in the name of Jesus Christ thou shalt serve him.” He inspires us to seek God and live by the teachings He has revealed to His servants, the prophets.

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A New Normal

Russell M. Nelson October 2020 Sunday Afternoon Session

That is why we have temples.

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Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God

Dale G. Renlund April 2020 Saturday Afternoon Session

When we remember the greatness of our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and what They have done for us, we will not take Them for granted, just as Tom did not take Jonathan’s heart for granted.

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Opening the Heavens for Help

Russell M. Nelson April 2020 Saturday Evening Session

From that small group assembled on April 6, 1830, has come a global organization of more than 16 million members.

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Covenant Women in Partnership with God

Henry B. Eyring October 2019 Women’s Session

You cannot know when, or for what length of time, your personal mission will be focused on service in calls such as mother, leader, or ministering sister.

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Spiritual Treasures

Russell M. Nelson October 2019 Women’s Session

As the Church grows, more temples will be built so that more families can have access to that greatest of all blessings, that of eternal life.

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Covenant Belonging

Gerrit W. Gong October 2019 Sunday Morning Session

Divine covenants become a source of love for and from God and thereby for and with each other.

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Where Will This Lead?

Dallin H. Oaks April 2019 General Priesthood Session

My brethren, and my sisters who may view or read what I say here, I hope you know why your leaders give the teachings and counsel we give.

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Cleansed by Repentance

Dallin H. Oaks April 2019 Sunday Afternoon Session

When we repent, we have the Lord’s assurance that our sins, including our acts and desires, will be cleansed and our merciful final judge will “remember them no more” (Doctrine and Covenants 58:42; see also Isaiah 1:18; Jeremiah 31:34; Hebrews 8:12; Alma 41:6; Helaman 14:18–19).

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The Role of the Book of Mormon in Conversion

Shayne M. Bowen October 2018 Sunday Morning Session

The Book of Mormon contains the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Let Us All Press On

Russell M. Nelson April 2018 Sunday Afternoon Session

Our message to the world is simple and sincere: we invite all of God’s children on both sides of the veil to come unto their Savior, receive the blessings of the holy temple, have enduring joy, and qualify for eternal life.

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Exceeding Great and Precious Promises

David A. Bednar October 2017 Sunday Morning Session

God promises His children that if they follow the precepts of His plan and the example of His Beloved Son, keep the commandments, and endure in faith to the end, then by virtue of the Savior’s Redemption, they “shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.” Eternal life is the ultimate exceeding great and precious promise.

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Our Father’s Glorious Plan

Weatherford T. Clayton April 2017 Saturday Morning Session

Because Heavenly Father loves us, He wants us to have the greatest gift He can give, the gift of eternal life.

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Our Good Shepherd

Dale G. Renlund April 2017 Saturday Morning Session

The Savior’s compassion, love, and mercy draw us toward Him.

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Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus

Quentin L. Cook October 2016 Saturday Afternoon Session

Eternal life is the greatest gift of God and is bestowed on those who “keep [God’s] commandments and endure to the end.” On the other hand, eternal life with our Heavenly Father is denied those “who are not valiant in the testimony of Jesus.” There are a number of stumbling blocks to our valor that can prevent us from reaching the goal of eternal life.

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Sharing the Restored Gospel

Dallin H. Oaks October 2016 Saturday Afternoon Session

I testify of Jesus Christ, who is the Light and Life of the World (see 3 Nephi 11:11).

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Do I Believe?

Bonnie L. Oscarson April 2016 Sunday Morning Session

“If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”

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It Works Wonderfully!

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2015 Saturday Morning Session

But the Savior’s grace can do much more for us.

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The Holy Ghost as Your Companion

Henry B. Eyring October 2015 Sunday Morning Session

The companionship of the Spirit had more than comforted and guided him.

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My Heart Pondereth Them Continually

Devin G. Durrant October 2015 Sunday Afternoon Session

You might say, “Ponderizing sounds too hard for me.” Don’t be deterred.

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Eternal Life—to Know Our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ

Robert D. Hales October 2014 Sunday Morning Session

As I have read these testimonies—and many others like them over the years—it has always touched my heart to sense how deeply Heavenly Father loves His eldest Son and how Jesus shows His love by His obedience to His Father’s will.

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Do We Know What We Have?

Carole M. Stephens October 2013 Saturday Morning Session

We need the sealing ordinance, which leads to eternal life, “the greatest of all the gifts of God.” This priesthood ordinance is received only by a man and a woman together.

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Decisions for Eternity

Russell M. Nelson October 2013 Sunday Afternoon Session

The Savior’s way of life is good.

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Converted unto the Lord

David A. Bednar October 2012 Sunday Afternoon Session

Conversion is an enlarging, a deepening, and a broadening of the undergirding base of testimony.

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Converted to His Gospel through His Church

Donald L. Hallstrom April 2012 Saturday Morning Session

The gospel is the glorious plan of God in which we, as His children, are given the opportunity to receive all that the Father has (see D&C 84:38).

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Covenants

Russell M. Nelson October 2011 Sunday Afternoon Session

With this renewal, we have received, as did they of old, the holy priesthood and the everlasting gospel.

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A Living Testimony

Henry B. Eyring April 2011 General Young Women Meeting

That has worked for me, as it will for you.

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Be Thou an Example of the Believers

Russell M. Nelson October 2010 Priesthood Session

Like Timothy, most full-time missionaries are young men.

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When the Lord Commands

Bruce A. Carlson April 2010 Saturday Afternoon Session

The Lord’s response when we obey His commandments is sure.

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Love and Law

Dallin H. Oaks October 2009 Saturday Afternoon Session

In other words, the kingdom of glory to which the Final Judgment assigns us is not determined by love but by the law that God has invoked in His plan to qualify us for eternal life, “the greatest of all the gifts of God” (D&C 14:7).

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Attempting the Impossible

Jorge F. Zeballos October 2009 Saturday Afternoon Session

if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”

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Lessons from the Lord’s Prayers

Russell M. Nelson April 2009 Saturday Afternoon Session

From this prayer of the Lord we learn how keenly He feels His responsibility as our Mediator and Advocate with the Father.

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Unselfish Service

Dallin H. Oaks April 2009 Sunday Afternoon Session

Our Savior teaches us to follow Him by making the sacrifices necessary to lose ourselves in unselfish service to others.

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Celestial Marriage

Russell M. Nelson October 2008 Sunday Afternoon Session

Our Heavenly Father declared, “This is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.” The Atonement of His Beloved Son enabled both of these objectives to be realized.

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“Hope Ya Know, We Had a Hard Time”

Quentin L. Cook October 2008 Sunday Afternoon Session

The novel A Tale of Two Cities opens with the oft-quoted line “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” The scriptures make it clear that each generation has its own version of best and worst of times.

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Salvation and Exaltation

Russell M. Nelson April 2008 Saturday Morning Session

“If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”

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Have We Not Reason to Rejoice?

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2007 Saturday Morning Session

The core elements of the gospel message are found in all the holy scriptures but are most clearly given to us in the Book of Mormon and in the revelations to the Prophet Joseph Smith.

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Small and Simple Things

Christoffel Golden Jr. October 2007 Sunday Morning Session

Everyone who will live the gospel of Jesus Christ daily and endure to the end will gain eternal life—this is the promise of the Lord.

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Good, Better, Best

Dallin H. Oaks October 2007 Sunday Afternoon Session

I testify of our Heavenly Father, whose children we are and whose plan is designed to qualify us for “eternal life, … the greatest of all the gifts of God” (D&C 14:7; see also D&C 76:51–59).

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The Light in Their Eyes

James E. Faust October 2005 Saturday Morning Session

What are we doing to keep the light shining in our own eyes and countenances?

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Now Is the Time to Prepare

Russell M. Nelson April 2005 Saturday Morning Session

Now is the time to align our goals with God’s goals.

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Earthly Debts, Heavenly Debts

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 2004 Saturday Afternoon Session

How can we ever repay the debt we owe to the Savior?

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“Follow Me”

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 2002 Saturday Morning Session

keep His commandments and endure to the end, but eternal life, “which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”

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Eternal Life through Jesus Christ

John M. Madsen April 2002 Sunday Afternoon Session

Tragically, millions in the world today still prize and choose “the riches of the earth” over the “riches of eternity” (D&C 38:39), not knowing or fully understanding that “he that hath eternal life is rich” (D&C 6:7; emphasis added) and that eternal life is God’s greatest gift to man (see D&C 14:7).

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Building a Bridge of Faith

Charles Didier October 2001 Saturday Morning Session

The love of God, the other side of the bridge, is the reward of our faith in His Son, Jesus the Christ.

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One Step after Another

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 2001 Saturday Afternoon Session

We know it is worth the effort, for the prize, which is eternal life, is “the greatest of all the gifts of God.” And to qualify, we must take one step after another and keep going to gain the spiritual heights we aspire to reach.

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Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings

Russell M. Nelson April 2001 Saturday Afternoon Session

Temple ordinances, covenants, endowments, and sealings enable individuals to be reconciled with the Lord and families to be sealed beyond the veil of death.

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“Plow in Hope”

Neal A. Maxwell April 2001 Sunday Morning Session

Ultimate hope, of course, is tied to Jesus and the great Atonement, with its free gift of the universal Resurrection and the proffer of God’s greatest gift, eternal life (see Moro.

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Living by Scriptural Guidance

Russell M. Nelson October 2000 Saturday Morning Session

“If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”

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The Time to Prepare

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1998 Saturday Morning Session

This is the day of our mortal probation.

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“Behold, We Count Them Happy Which Endure”

Robert D. Hales April 1998 Sunday Afternoon Session

if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God”

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“Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1997 Saturday Afternoon Session

However, on our smaller scale, just as Jesus has invited, we can indeed strive to become “even as [He is]” (3 Ne.

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“True to the Truth”

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1997 Saturday Morning Session

If we are true to our covenants, our Father in Heaven will grant us the blessing of “eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.” “All that [the] Father hath” is promised to those who walk the path of faith and remain true to their covenants.

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Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer

Richard G. Scott April 1997 Sunday Morning Session

“And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life.”

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Endure and Be Lifted Up

Russell M. Nelson April 1997 Sunday Afternoon Session

Children are prone to do such dangerous things simply because they have not acquired the wisdom their parents have.

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The Atonement

Russell M. Nelson October 1996 Saturday Afternoon Session

The Savior’s gift of immortality comes to all who have ever lived.

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

Robert D. Hales April 1996 Priesthood Session

How I love the commandments of the Lord!

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Live in Obedience

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1994 Priesthood Session

As you build your lives in obedience to the gospel and strive to achieve your goals, do not become discouraged by temporary setbacks and disappointments.

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Keeping Covenants

M. Russell Ballard April 1993 Saturday Morning Session

The Apostle Paul wrote that “eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him” (1 Cor.

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The Relief Society and the Church

Dallin H. Oaks April 1992 Saturday Afternoon Session

One of the great functions of Relief Society is to provide sisterhood for women, just as priesthood quorums provide brotherhood for men.

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Doors of Death

Russell M. Nelson April 1992 Sunday Afternoon Session

Physical and spiritual trials provide continuing challenges in life.

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“One Small Step for a Man; One Giant Leap for Mankind”

Carlos E. Asay April 1990 Sunday Morning Session

We are taught that eternal life is “the greatest of all the gifts of God” (D&C 14:7; italics added), and that eternal life is to know “the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom [He has] sent” (John 17:3).

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The Supernal Gift of the Atonement

James E. Faust October 1988 Saturday Morning Session

There is a distinction between immortality, or eternal existence, and eternal life, which is to have a place in the presence of God.

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No Shortcuts

Robert L. Simpson April 1987 Priesthood Session

My young friends, please realize that these conditions that we just read are set.

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Spirituality

Dallin H. Oaks October 1985 Sunday Morning Session

May we strive to attain that level of spirituality where we sanctify ourselves that our minds become single to God.

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Taking upon Us the Name of Jesus Christ

Dallin H. Oaks April 1985 Sunday Afternoon Session

Finally, our willingness to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ affirms our commitment to do all that we can to be counted among those whom he will choose to stand at his right hand and be called by his name at the last day.

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Why Do We Serve?

Dallin H. Oaks October 1984 Saturday Morning Session

“If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”

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Counsel to the Saints

Ezra Taft Benson April 1984 Saturday Morning Session

“Endure to the end.” (D&C 14:7.)

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Valiance in the Drama of Life

Royden G. Derrick April 1983 Saturday Afternoon Session

There is a reward for valiancy in this drama of life.

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Let Us Go Up to the House of God

L. Tom Perry April 1982 Sunday Morning Session

I give you my witness that God is our eternal Father, that we are his children, that he has provided a way for us to have an eternal family organization that will endure beyond the grave.

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Life—A Great Proving Ground

Franklin D. Richards April 1981 Sunday Morning Session

“If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”

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“The Oath and Covenant Which Belongeth to the Priesthood”

Marion G. Romney October 1980 Priesthood Session

It is apparent from this revelation that the only way a man can make the maximum progress towards eternal life, for which mortality is designed, is to obtain and magnify the Melchizedek Priesthood.

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Commandments to Live By

O. Leslie Stone October 1979 Sunday Afternoon Session

if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God”

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Spiritual Development

M. Russell Ballard October 1978 Sunday Afternoon Session

It is beautiful to know that if we can build upon a solid spiritual foundation—if we can repent of our sins and grow in wisdom, knowledge, and understanding—we can enjoy dwelling in the presence of our Heavenly Father and his Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, forever and ever.

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The Beatitudes and Our Perfection

Royden G. Derrick April 1977 Sunday Morning Session

To all men everywhere we reiterate that invitation to come unto the Savior the way he has outlined, partake of his goodness, “and enjoy the words of eternal life in this world, and eternal life in the world to come, even immortal glory” (Moses 6:59), “which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God” (D&C 14:7).

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Parenthood

O. Leslie Stone October 1976 Saturday Afternoon Session

if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”

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Testimony

O. Leslie Stone April 1975 Friday Morning Session

“If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”

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A Time to Prepare

William H. Bennett April 1975 Saturday Afternoon Session

I learned that this life is not the beginning, neither is it the end of our existence, for we lived before we came to this earth in a preexistent world as spiritual children of our Father in heaven.

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The Message of Easter

Franklin D. Richards April 1975 Saturday Afternoon Session

“If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”

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The Beatitudes

O. Leslie Stone October 1974 Friday Afternoon Session

What is meant by “poor in spirit”?

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Love and Forgive One Another

O. Leslie Stone October 1973 Friday Afternoon Session

if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of the gifts of God.”

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The Path to Eternal Life

Delbert L. Stapley October 1973 Friday Afternoon Session

if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.”

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The Purpose of Life: To Be Proved

Franklin D. Richards October 1971 Friday Morning Session

In order to apply these principles in our lives, let us today commit ourselves to follow the counsel of our leaders, accept every opportunity to serve, and complete each assignment well—yes, endure to the end.

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Topical Guide

Endure
Eternal Life
God, Gifts of
Keep, Kept
Man, Potential to Become like Heavenly Father

The Articles of Faith

Article 3

James E. Talmage

Elder James E.

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