Welfare Services

Marion G. Romney · October 1975 · Welfare Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38)

In this last dispensation, before the Church had been organized nine months the Lord directed the Saints to take care of the poor.

Revealed Quorum Principles

Michael A. Neider · April 2009 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

let every man esteem his brother as himself, and practise virtue and holiness before me.”

The Weak and the Simple of the Church

Boyd K. Packer · October 2007 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:24)

This principle sets the Church on a different course from all other Christian churches in the world.

“Teach Us Tolerance and Love”

Russell M. Nelson · April 1994 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

“But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.”

Beware of Pride

Ezra Taft Benson · April 1989 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:24; 81:5; 84:106)

We can choose to humble ourselves by conquering enmity toward our brothers and sisters, esteeming them as ourselves, and lifting them as high or higher than we are.

My Neighbor—My Brother!

David B. Haight · April 1987 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:24)

My neighbor—my brother!

Counsel to the Saints

Ezra Taft Benson · April 1984 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:24)

“Practice virtue and holiness” continually.

Love One Another

James M. Paramore · April 1981 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:24)

As man perceives this love, he begins to overlook the flaws that make up every mortal being and to “esteem his brother as himself.” (D&C 38:24.) He lifts and desires to help him whenever and wherever he can.

Caring for the Poor—A Covenantal Obligation

Marion G. Romney · October 1978 · Welfare Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:16, 22, 24)

“And they shall look to the poor and the needy, and administer to their relief that they shall not suffer.” (D&C 38:16, 22, 24–27, 34–35.)

Becoming the Pure in Heart

Spencer W. Kimball · April 1978 · General Welfare Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:24)

Second, we must cooperate completely and work in harmony one with the other.

Welfare Services: The Gospel in Action

Spencer W. Kimball · October 1977 · Welfare Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:24)

“Behold, this I have given unto you as a parable, and it is even as I am.

Are We Following Christ’s Pattern?

William R. Bradford · April 1976 · Tuesday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:22, 24)

“… I say unto you, be one; and if ye are not one ye are not mine.” (D&C 38:22, 24–25, 27.)

Caring for the Poor and Needy

Marion G. Romney · October 1972 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:24)

“Behold, this I have given unto you as a parable, and it is even as I am.

The Nobility of Man in Choosing Good over Evil

Alvin R. Dyer · October 1971 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:24)

“And again I say unto you, let every man esteem his brother as himself.” (D&C 38:24–25.)