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Chapter 4

Doctrine and Covenants 4:3

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Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work;

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called

Matthew 8:19 Doctrine and Covenants 11:4 Doctrine and Covenants 11:15 Doctrine and Covenants 36:5 Doctrine and Covenants 63:57

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serve

Joshua 24:22

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at

Ezekiel 36:8

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follow

Matthew 8:19

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faith?

Mark 4:40

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love.

Revelation 2:4

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marvelous work

Doctrine and Covenants 6:1

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A

Doctrine and Covenants 11:1

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called

Doctrine and Covenants 11:4

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marvelous work

Doctrine and Covenants 12:1

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white

Doctrine and Covenants 33:7

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ordained

Doctrine and Covenants 36:5

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those

Doctrine and Covenants 63:57

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- **Spiritual Guides for Teachers of Righteousness** — Gene R. Cook (April 1982) · Alludes to
  It should not surprise one to see that the Lord’s requirements to serve him in church callings are conditions of the heart (see D&C 4; 12:8; 41:11), nor that the Lord has said, “I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts.” (D&C 137:9.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/spiritual-guides-for-teachers-of-righteousness?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **How Great Will Be Your Joy** — Ronald A. Rasband (October 2023) · Quote
  > “If ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.”
  As the scripture says, “If ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.” That work is all about the law of the harvest.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/28rasband?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **God among Us** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (April 2021) · Reference
  He challenges us to heed His great commission: to love, to share, to invite all to His gospel and His Church.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/12uchtdorf?lang=eng&id=p40#p40

- **Your Priesthood Playbook** — Gary E. Stevenson (April 2019) · Quote
  > “If ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.”
  Others want to get in the game—and do.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/31stevenson?lang=eng&id=p58#p58

- **Called to the Work** — David A. Bednar (April 2017) · Quote
  > “If ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.”
  In the culture of the Church, we often talk of being called to serve in a country such as Argentina, Poland, Korea, or the United States.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/called-to-the-work?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Ask the Missionaries! They Can Help You!** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2012) · Reference
  Our young missionaries set aside their education, occupation, dating, and whatever else young adults would typically be doing at this stage of life.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/ask-the-missionaries-they-can-help-you?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Becoming a Missionary** — David A. Bednar (October 2005) · Alludes to
  Brethren, the challenge to become applies precisely and perfectly to missionary preparation.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/becoming-a-missionary?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **The Golden Years** — Boyd K. Packer (April 2003) · Quote
  > have desires to serve God ye are called to the work”
  In your golden years there is so much to do and so much to be.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/the-golden-years?lang=eng&id=p54#p54

- **“Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father”** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1995) · Alludes to
  Actually, everything depends—initially and finally—on our desires.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/swallowed-up-in-the-will-of-the-father?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **The Priesthood—A Sacred Trust** — Thomas S. Monson (April 1994) · Quote
  > “Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.”
  Spirituality is not bestowed simply by wishing; rather, it comes quietly and imperceptibly by serving.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/the-priesthood-a-sacred-trust?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **A Call to Serve** — David B. Haight (October 1988) · Quote
  > “If ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.”
  The Lord instructed in the Doctrine and Covenants, “If ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.” (D&C 4:3.) Many of you undoubtedly have the desire but may need some gentle encouragement to complete your decision.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/a-call-to-serve?lang=eng&id=p44#p44

- **Valiance in the Drama of Life** — Royden G. Derrick (April 1983) · Quote
  > “If ye have desires to serve God,” the Lord said, “ye are called to the work.”
  The number of people in the cast is unlimited.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/valiance-in-the-drama-of-life?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **The Army of the Lord** — Thomas S. Monson (April 1979) · Quote
  > “If ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work”
  Too numerous to mention are the many instances where a particular call proved providential.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/the-army-of-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **Young Women—Real Guardians** — David B. Haight (October 1977) · Quote
  > “If ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.”
  President Kimball has asked not only for more missionaries but that they arrive in the field better prepared and with a desire to go and serve.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/young-women-real-guardians?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **Magnifying One’s Calling in the Priesthood** — Marion G. Romney (April 1973) · Quote
  > if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.”
  At the opening of this last dispensation, the Lord said to the Prophet’s father: “… if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.” (D&C 4:3.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/magnifying-ones-calling-in-the-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Hold Up Your Hands** — Sterling W. Sill (April 1973) · Quote
  > if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.”
  The Lord said, “… if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.” (D&C 4:3.) If we don’t WANT to do it we can’t do it.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/hold-up-your-hands?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

Spiritual Guides for Teachers of Righteousness

Gene R. Cook April 1982 Saturday Afternoon Session

It should not surprise one to see that the Lord’s requirements to serve him in church callings are conditions of the heart (see D&C 4; 12:8; 41:11), nor that the Lord has said, “I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts.” (D&C 137:9.)

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How Great Will Be Your Joy

Ronald A. Rasband October 2023 Saturday Afternoon Session

“If ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.”

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God among Us

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2021 Saturday Morning Session

He challenges us to heed His great commission: to love, to share, to invite all to His gospel and His Church.

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Your Priesthood Playbook

Gary E. Stevenson April 2019 General Priesthood Session

“If ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.”

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Called to the Work

David A. Bednar April 2017 General Priesthood Session

“If ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.”

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Ask the Missionaries! They Can Help You!

Russell M. Nelson October 2012 Saturday Morning Session

Our young missionaries set aside their education, occupation, dating, and whatever else young adults would typically be doing at this stage of life.

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Becoming a Missionary

David A. Bednar October 2005 Priesthood Session

Brethren, the challenge to become applies precisely and perfectly to missionary preparation.

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The Golden Years

Boyd K. Packer April 2003 Sunday Afternoon Session

have desires to serve God ye are called to the work”

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“Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1995 Saturday Afternoon Session

Actually, everything depends—initially and finally—on our desires.

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The Priesthood—A Sacred Trust

Thomas S. Monson April 1994 Priesthood Session

“Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.”

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A Call to Serve

David B. Haight October 1988 Sunday Afternoon Session

“If ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.”

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Valiance in the Drama of Life

Royden G. Derrick April 1983 Saturday Afternoon Session

“If ye have desires to serve God,” the Lord said, “ye are called to the work.”

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The Army of the Lord

Thomas S. Monson April 1979 Priesthood Session

“If ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work”

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Young Women—Real Guardians

David B. Haight October 1977 Sunday Morning Session

“If ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.”

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Magnifying One’s Calling in the Priesthood

Marion G. Romney April 1973 Priesthood Session

if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.”

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Hold Up Your Hands

Sterling W. Sill April 1973 Sunday Morning Session

if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work.”

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