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Chapter 4

Doctrine and Covenants 4:5

Verse 5 48

And faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify him for the work.

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Psalms 25:15 Psalms 141:8 Matthew 6:22 Mormon 8:15

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serve

Joshua 24:22

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eyes

Psalms 25:15

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eyes

Psalms 141:8

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Ezekiel 36:8

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eye

Matthew 6:22

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faith?

Mark 4:40

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love.

Revelation 2:4

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one

Mosiah 18:21

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eye

Mormon 8:15

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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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white

Doctrine and Covenants 31:4

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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

- **The Lord Looketh on the Heart** — Ronald M. Barcellos (October 2025) · Reference
  Brothers and sisters, I invite you to give your whole heart to the Savior today.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/14barcellos?lang=eng&id=p_o3GTq#p_o3GTq

- **Great Love for Our Father’s Children** — Quentin L. Cook (April 2019) · Quote
  > God qualify for such service through “faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of
  My dear brothers and sisters, this is a unique and pivotal time in history.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/43cook?lang=eng&id=p1#p1

- **Becoming a Disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ** — Robert D. Hales (April 2017) · Reference
  It is faith, hope, and charity that qualify us for the work of God.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/becoming-a-disciple-of-our-lord-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **Return and Receive** — M. Russell Ballard (April 2017) · Reference
  During the coming weeks, find time to review your life’s goals and your plans, and make sure they align with our Heavenly Father’s great plan for our happiness.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/return-and-receive?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **Called to the Work** — David A. Bednar (April 2017) · Reference
  As priesthood, temple, and mission blessings are gathered “together in one … in Christ” and synergistically interact in the heart, mind, and soul of a young missionary, he can qualify for the work.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/called-to-the-work?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **Come, All Ye Sons of God** — Thomas S. Monson (April 2013) · Reference
  “Remember faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/come-all-ye-sons-of-god?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

- **Ask, Seek, Knock** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2009) · Quote
  > to develop “faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God.”
  For each of you to receive revelation unique to your own needs and responsibilities, certain guidelines prevail.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/ask-seek-knock?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **Senior Missionaries and the Gospel** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2004) · Quote
  > “Faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify him for the work.”
  Many humble Latter-day Saints fear that they are not qualified for missionary labors.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/10/senior-missionaries-and-the-gospel?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **Walking towards the Light of His Love** — Anne C. Pingree (October 2004) · Alludes to
  The second unforgettable lesson that I learned from Jan is that when the sisters of Relief Society look “with an eye single to the glory of God” (D&C 4:5), they can experience rich spiritual insights and share deep spiritual strength together.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/10/walking-towards-the-light-of-his-love?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Holy Place, Sacred Space** — Dennis B. Neuenschwander (April 2003) · Alludes to
  In answer to Pilate’s question “Art thou the King of the Jews?” the Savior answered, “My kingdom is not of this world” (John 18:33, 36).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/holy-place-sacred-space?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **The Greatest Generation of Missionaries** — M. Russell Ballard (October 2002) · Quote
  > filled with “faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God”
  Listen to those words, my young brethren: valiant, courage, strength, active, true.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/the-greatest-generation-of-missionaries?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Charity: Perfect and Everlasting Love** — Gene R. Cook (April 2002) · Reference
  Is not the common thread in these examples charity, a selflessness, a not seeking for anything in return?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/charity-perfect-and-everlasting-love?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Sharing the Gospel** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 2001) · Alludes to
  Second, we must have a love for God and for all of His children.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/sharing-the-gospel?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **“Behold the Man”** — Keith B. McMullin (October 1997) · Quote
  > act in ‘faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God.’
  “We are sons of our Heavenly Father and disciples of Jesus Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/10/behold-the-man?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

- **That All May Hear** — Thomas S. Monson (April 1995) · Quote
  > faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify him for the work.”
  Third, labor with love.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/that-all-may-hear?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **For Time and All Eternity** — Boyd K. Packer (October 1993) · Reference
  All virtues listed in the scriptures—love, joy, peace, faith, godliness, charity—are shared by both men and women, and the highest priesthood ordinance in mortality is given only to man and woman together.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/for-time-and-all-eternity?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **An Eternal Vision** — Carlos H. Amado (October 1993) · Alludes to
  It will be your privilege to serve two years as a missionary with an eye single to glorify God and build His kingdom (see D&C 4:5).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/an-eternal-vision?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **“An Eye Single to the Glory of God”** — Marlin K. Jensen (October 1989) · Alludes to
  As I have searched the scriptures in recent months for guidance in my new calling, I have become aware of the importance to our eternal welfare of our motives, our desires, and our attitudes.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/an-eye-single-to-the-glory-of-god?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Let Love Be the Lodestar of Your Life** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 1989) · Quote
  > faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify [us] for the work.”
  Speaking to us in this dispensation, the Lord has said, “And faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify [us] for the work.” (D&C 4:5.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/04/let-love-be-the-lodestar-of-your-life?lang=eng&id=p44#p44

- **Inviting Others to “Come unto Christ”** — Gene R. Cook (October 1988) · Quote
  > qualify with “faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God.”
  The process described works for all men, young and old, who qualify with “faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God.” (D&C 4:5.) You young men, encourage your fathers and companions to hold such visits.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/inviting-others-to-come-unto-christ?lang=eng&id=p52#p52

- **“With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible”** — Russell M. Nelson (April 1988) · Alludes to
  The second requisite I have classified as focus.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/with-god-nothing-shall-be-impossible?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

- **Believers and Doers** — Mark E. Petersen (October 1982) · Alludes to
  “… virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence.” (D&C 4:5–6.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/believers-and-doers?lang=eng&id=p65#p65

- **“There Am I in the Midst of Them”** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (April 1976) · Alludes to
  Only in accepting our Savior and doing his will do we acquire the “feeling to do right.” If we break the commandments, we get a “feeling” for that too.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/04/there-am-i-in-the-midst-of-them?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

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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The Lord Looketh on the Heart

Ronald M. Barcellos October 2025 Saturday Morning Session

Brothers and sisters, I invite you to give your whole heart to the Savior today.

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Great Love for Our Father’s Children

Quentin L. Cook April 2019 Sunday Morning Session

God qualify for such service through “faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of

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Becoming a Disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Robert D. Hales April 2017 Saturday Afternoon Session

It is faith, hope, and charity that qualify us for the work of God.

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Return and Receive

M. Russell Ballard April 2017 Saturday Afternoon Session

During the coming weeks, find time to review your life’s goals and your plans, and make sure they align with our Heavenly Father’s great plan for our happiness.

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Called to the Work

David A. Bednar April 2017 General Priesthood Session

As priesthood, temple, and mission blessings are gathered “together in one … in Christ” and synergistically interact in the heart, mind, and soul of a young missionary, he can qualify for the work.

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Come, All Ye Sons of God

Thomas S. Monson April 2013 Priesthood Session

“Remember faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence.”

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Ask, Seek, Knock

Russell M. Nelson October 2009 Sunday Morning Session

to develop “faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God.”

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Senior Missionaries and the Gospel

Russell M. Nelson October 2004 Sunday Morning Session

“Faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify him for the work.”

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Walking towards the Light of His Love

Anne C. Pingree October 2004 General Relief Society Meeting

The second unforgettable lesson that I learned from Jan is that when the sisters of Relief Society look “with an eye single to the glory of God” (D&C 4:5), they can experience rich spiritual insights and share deep spiritual strength together.

Alludes to High confidence
Holy Place, Sacred Space

Dennis B. Neuenschwander April 2003 Sunday Morning Session

In answer to Pilate’s question “Art thou the King of the Jews?” the Savior answered, “My kingdom is not of this world” (John 18:33, 36).

Alludes to High confidence
The Greatest Generation of Missionaries

M. Russell Ballard October 2002 Priesthood Session

filled with “faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God”

Quote High confidence
Charity: Perfect and Everlasting Love

Gene R. Cook April 2002 Sunday Afternoon Session

Is not the common thread in these examples charity, a selflessness, a not seeking for anything in return?

Reference Verified
Sharing the Gospel

Dallin H. Oaks October 2001 Saturday Morning Session

Second, we must have a love for God and for all of His children.

Alludes to High confidence
“Behold the Man”

Keith B. McMullin October 1997 Priesthood Session

act in ‘faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God.’

Quote Verified
That All May Hear

Thomas S. Monson April 1995 Priesthood Session

faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify him for the work.”

Quote Verified
For Time and All Eternity

Boyd K. Packer October 1993 Saturday Afternoon Session

All virtues listed in the scriptures—love, joy, peace, faith, godliness, charity—are shared by both men and women, and the highest priesthood ordinance in mortality is given only to man and woman together.

Reference Verified
An Eternal Vision

Carlos H. Amado October 1993 Priesthood Session

It will be your privilege to serve two years as a missionary with an eye single to glorify God and build His kingdom (see D&C 4:5).

Alludes to High confidence
“An Eye Single to the Glory of God”

Marlin K. Jensen October 1989 Saturday Afternoon Session

As I have searched the scriptures in recent months for guidance in my new calling, I have become aware of the importance to our eternal welfare of our motives, our desires, and our attitudes.

Alludes to High confidence
Let Love Be the Lodestar of Your Life

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1989 Sunday Morning Session

faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify [us] for the work.”

Quote High confidence
Inviting Others to “Come unto Christ”

Gene R. Cook October 1988 Priesthood Session

qualify with “faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God.”

Quote High confidence
“With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible”

Russell M. Nelson April 1988 Saturday Afternoon Session

The second requisite I have classified as focus.

Alludes to High confidence
Believers and Doers

Mark E. Petersen October 1982 Saturday Morning Session

“… virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence.” (D&C 4:5–6.)

Alludes to High confidence
“There Am I in the Midst of Them”

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1976 Sunday Morning Session

Only in accepting our Savior and doing his will do we acquire the “feeling to do right.” If we break the commandments, we get a “feeling” for that too.

Alludes to High confidence

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