The Powers of Heaven

David A. Bednar · April 2012 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:42)

I believe my father was wrong to judge the validity of our Church’s claim to divine authority by the shortcomings of the men with whom he associated in our ward.

Preparation Brings Blessings

Thomas S. Monson · April 2010 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1)

Not long ago the author of a paper on teenage sexuality summed up his research by saying that society sends teens a mixed message: advertisements and the mass media convey “very heavy messages that sexual activity is acceptable and expected,” inducements that sometimes drown out the warnings of experts and the pleas of parents.

Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament

Dallin H. Oaks · October 2008 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:42)

Young men who officiate in the ordinance of the sacrament should be worthy.

Nurturing Marriage

Russell M. Nelson · April 2006 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (3)

Marriage is both a commandment and an exalting principle of the gospel.

“Sanctify Yourselves”

Jeffrey R. Holland · October 2000 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1)

That is why the Lord repeatedly says in the scriptures, “Be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the Lord.” Let me tell you what that phrase “bear the vessels of the Lord” means.

The Blessing of Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy

H. Aldridge Gillespie · October 2000 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

“Go ye out from among the wicked. Save yourselves. Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord.”

“We Seek After These Things”

James E. Faust · April 1998 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1)

As members of the Church and particularly as holders of the priesthood, we believe in being chaste.

That We May Be One

Henry B. Eyring · April 1998 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:42)

First, the Holy Ghost remains with us only if we stay clean and free from the love of the things of the world.

Bible Stories and Personal Protection

Dallin H. Oaks · October 1992 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:42)

“And go ye out from among the wicked. Save yourselves. Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord”

“To Honor the Priesthood”

J. Richard Clarke · April 1991 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:42)

The prophet Alma, who suffered “nigh unto death” (Mosiah 27:28) repenting of his rebellion and transgressions, pleads: “Come ye out from the wicked, and be ye separate, and touch not [the] unclean things” (Alma 5:57).

To the “Youth of the Noble Birthright”

Ezra Taft Benson · April 1986 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:42)

Young men of the Aaronic Priesthood, remember the scriptural injunction “Be ye clean who bear the vessels of the Lord.” (3 Ne.

Reverent and Clean

Dallin H. Oaks · April 1986 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:42)

We obviously cannot control all that goes on in our presence.

Be Not Deceived

Gordon B. Hinckley · October 1983 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:42)

“Go ye out from among the wicked. Save yourselves. Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord.”

“Run, Boy, Run!”

Thomas S. Monson · October 1982 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:42)

A Scout is clean.

Four B’s for Boys

Gordon B. Hinckley · October 1981 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:42)

The Lord himself said, “Be ye clean.” (D&C 38:42.) I speak particularly of moral cleanliness.

Blessings in Self-Reliance

Mark E. Petersen · April 1981 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:42)

We shall be virtuous and clean ourselves and teach our children to be pure.

A Report and a Challenge

Spencer W. Kimball · October 1976 · Friday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:42)

Brothers and sisters, we urge all our people to “be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord” (D&C 38:42), to live the Lord’s commandments, to do what is right.

“Hear Ye Him!”

Mark E. Petersen · October 1975 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:42)

It is to prepare ourselves in worthiness for such a destiny that we teach this high standard of fidelity on the part of both husband and wife.

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.

Be Ye Clean That Bear the Vessels of the Lord

Marion G. Romney · April 1974 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:42)

“… Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord.” (D&C 133:5; see also D&C 38:42.)

Watch the Switches in Your Life

Gordon B. Hinckley · October 1972 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:42)

Be clean.

Pollution of the Mind

Robert L. Simpson · October 1972 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 38:42)

There will also be a noticeable diminishing effect in your life.