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Chapter 42

Doctrine and Covenants 42:14

Verse 14 42

And the Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach.

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Spirit

Exodus 35:34

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Doctrine and Covenants 63:64

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teach,

Exodus 35:34

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power.

1 Corinthians 4:20

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prayers

Alma 19:14

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law;

Doctrine and Covenants 38:32

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law,

Doctrine and Covenants 41:3

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law

Doctrine and Covenants 43:2

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laws

Doctrine and Covenants 58:23

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Doctrine and Covenants 63:64

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commandments

Doctrine and Covenants 68:24

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do

Doctrine and Covenants 84:57

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Doctrine and Covenants 105:34

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- **Repentance and Conversion** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2007) · Reference
  With the Restoration of the gospel, our Savior has again stressed this doctrine.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/repentance-and-conversion?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Eternal Laws of Happiness** — Lynn A. Mickelsen (October 1995) · Reference
  Since the beginning of creation such family happiness has been central to our Heavenly Father’s plan.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/eternal-laws-of-happiness?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **“The Oath and Covenant Which Belongeth to the Priesthood”** — Marion G. Romney (October 1980) · Alludes to
  Many of the commandments concerning our personal conduct are to be found in section 42 of the Doctrine and Covenants, which the Prophet Joseph specifies “as embracing the law of the Church” (D&C 42, headnote).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/the-oath-and-covenant-which-belongeth-to-the-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p41#p41

- **The Purpose of Church Welfare Services** — Marion G. Romney (April 1977) · Alludes to
  If we will do the things the Lord has asked us to do, we too will continue to be blessed and will grow in righteousness.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/04/the-purpose-of-church-welfare-services?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **Welfare Services** — Marion G. Romney (October 1975) · Alludes to
  Five weeks later, on February 9, 1831, he revealed the united order.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/welfare-services?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **That All May Be Edified** — Chad H Webb (October 2025) · Reference
  Today I invite you to consider the role of the Holy Ghost, specifically related to gospel learning and teaching in the home and at church.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/22webb?lang=eng&id=p_eg53n#p_eg53n

- **What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand** — Douglas D. Holmes (April 2018) · Reference
  So how do we get this power?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/what-every-aaronic-priesthood-holder-needs-to-understand?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Gospel Learning and Teaching** — David M. McConkie (October 2010) · Reference
  Third, seek heaven’s help.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/gospel-learning-and-teaching?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **Receive the Holy Ghost** — David A. Bednar (October 2010) · Alludes to
  We more readily receive and recognize the Spirit of the Lord as we appropriately invite Him into our lives.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/receive-the-holy-ghost?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **A 12-Year-Old Deacon** — John M. Madsen (April 2008) · Reference
  I trust and pray that we can all see their divine potential; that we can see them going forth as bearers of the holy priesthood and as missionaries preaching “the everlasting gospel” by the Spirit “to the nations of the earth”; that we can see them as faithful husbands and fathers and as valiant servants in and leaders of the Church and kingdom of God in these latter days.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/a-12-year-old-deacon?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Why Are We Members of the Only True Church?** — Enrique R. Falabella (October 2007) · Alludes to
  A testimony comes to us as we live a worthy life and seek it in prayer.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/why-are-we-members-of-the-only-true-church?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **He Lives** — Richard G. Scott (October 1999) · Reference
  “And the Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/he-lives?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **“A Teacher Come from God”** — Jeffrey R. Holland (April 1998) · Reference
  Do we teach the gospel “by the Spirit of truth”?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/a-teacher-come-from-god?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **“Feed My Lambs”** — Henry B. Eyring (October 1997) · Quote
  > be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach”
  Just as pondering the scriptures invites the Holy Ghost, so does daily pleading in prayer.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/10/feed-my-lambs?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **Because of Your Steadiness** — Henry B. Eyring (April 1988) · Quote
  > be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach”
  Let’s agree that we’ll include both the parents and their children in our personal prayers, and we’ll plead for the Holy Ghost to help us teach.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/because-of-your-steadiness?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **Teaching—No Greater Call** — M. Russell Ballard (April 1983) · Quote
  > be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach.”
  Jesus chided the Sadducees for their incorrect teachings.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/teaching-no-greater-call?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **“Except a Man Be Born Again”** — Marion G. Romney (October 1981) · Quote
  > “and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach,” said the Savior. “The Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith.”
  Now, my beloved brethren and sisters, everyone has to have a spiritual experience to gain eternal life, to know God the Eternal Father, and Jesus Christ, whom he has sent.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/except-a-man-be-born-again?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

- **Teaching by the Spirit** — W. Grant Bangerter (April 1980) · Quote
  > be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach”
  We are further told: “The Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach” (D&C 42:14).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/04/teaching-by-the-spirit?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Young Women—Real Guardians** — David B. Haight (October 1977) · Quote
  > shall be given by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach.”
  Young men—maturing, learning, and forming habits—have ideals and special persons they admire.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/young-women-real-guardians?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **The Lord’s Support System** — Robert L. Simpson (October 1976) · Alludes to
  We offer very little thanks to our teachers throughout the Church.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/the-lords-support-system?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Immanuel: God With Us** — Henry D. Taylor (October 1975) · Quote
  > be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach.”
  President Roberts firmly believed and taught his missionaries that in order for them to be successful and effective, they must seek for and obtain the Spirit of the Lord to direct and lead them in their teaching efforts.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/immanuel-god-with-us?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **You Shall Receive the Spirit** — Hartman Rector, Jr. (October 1973) · Quote
  > be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach.”
  “And the Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach.” (D&C 42:14.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/you-shall-receive-the-spirit?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **“When Thou Art Converted”** — S. Dilworth Young (April 1971) · Alludes to
  All eleven had been given the Comforter—which up until now they had not yet experienced—by which they were to teach all things, by which all things would be revealed, and without which they should not teach.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/when-thou-art-converted?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

Repentance and Conversion

Russell M. Nelson April 2007 Sunday Afternoon Session

With the Restoration of the gospel, our Savior has again stressed this doctrine.

Reference Verified
Eternal Laws of Happiness

Lynn A. Mickelsen October 1995 Sunday Afternoon Session

Since the beginning of creation such family happiness has been central to our Heavenly Father’s plan.

Reference Verified
“The Oath and Covenant Which Belongeth to the Priesthood”

Marion G. Romney October 1980 Priesthood Session

Many of the commandments concerning our personal conduct are to be found in section 42 of the Doctrine and Covenants, which the Prophet Joseph specifies “as embracing the law of the Church” (D&C 42, headnote).

Alludes to High confidence
The Purpose of Church Welfare Services

Marion G. Romney April 1977 Welfare Services Session

If we will do the things the Lord has asked us to do, we too will continue to be blessed and will grow in righteousness.

Alludes to High confidence
Welfare Services

Marion G. Romney October 1975 Welfare Session

Five weeks later, on February 9, 1831, he revealed the united order.

Alludes to High confidence
That All May Be Edified

Chad H Webb October 2025 Saturday Afternoon Session

Today I invite you to consider the role of the Holy Ghost, specifically related to gospel learning and teaching in the home and at church.

Reference Verified
What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand

Douglas D. Holmes April 2018 General Priesthood Session

So how do we get this power?

Reference Verified
Gospel Learning and Teaching

David M. McConkie October 2010 Saturday Morning Session

Third, seek heaven’s help.

Reference Verified
Receive the Holy Ghost

David A. Bednar October 2010 Sunday Afternoon Session

We more readily receive and recognize the Spirit of the Lord as we appropriately invite Him into our lives.

Alludes to High confidence
A 12-Year-Old Deacon

John M. Madsen April 2008 Priesthood Session

I trust and pray that we can all see their divine potential; that we can see them going forth as bearers of the holy priesthood and as missionaries preaching “the everlasting gospel” by the Spirit “to the nations of the earth”; that we can see them as faithful husbands and fathers and as valiant servants in and leaders of the Church and kingdom of God in these latter days.

Reference Verified
Why Are We Members of the Only True Church?

Enrique R. Falabella October 2007 Saturday Morning Session

A testimony comes to us as we live a worthy life and seek it in prayer.

Alludes to High confidence
He Lives

Richard G. Scott October 1999 Sunday Afternoon Session

“And the Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith.”

Reference Verified
“A Teacher Come from God”

Jeffrey R. Holland April 1998 Saturday Afternoon Session

Do we teach the gospel “by the Spirit of truth”?

Reference Verified
“Feed My Lambs”

Henry B. Eyring October 1997 Sunday Afternoon Session

be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach”

Quote High confidence
Because of Your Steadiness

Henry B. Eyring April 1988 Priesthood Session

be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach”

Quote High confidence
Teaching—No Greater Call

M. Russell Ballard April 1983 Sunday Afternoon Session

be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach.”

Quote High confidence
“Except a Man Be Born Again”

Marion G. Romney October 1981 Saturday Morning Session

“and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach,” said the Savior. “The Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith.”

Quote High confidence
Teaching by the Spirit

W. Grant Bangerter April 1980 Priesthood Session

be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach”

Quote High confidence
Young Women—Real Guardians

David B. Haight October 1977 Sunday Morning Session

shall be given by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach.”

Quote High confidence
The Lord’s Support System

Robert L. Simpson October 1976 Sunday Afternoon Session

We offer very little thanks to our teachers throughout the Church.

Alludes to High confidence
Immanuel: God With Us

Henry D. Taylor October 1975 Saturday Afternoon Session

be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach.”

Quote High confidence
You Shall Receive the Spirit

Hartman Rector, Jr. October 1973 Sunday Morning Session

be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach.”

Quote High confidence
“When Thou Art Converted”

S. Dilworth Young April 1971 Saturday Afternoon Session

All eleven had been given the Comforter—which up until now they had not yet experienced—by which they were to teach all things, by which all things would be revealed, and without which they should not teach.

Alludes to High confidence

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