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Chapter 52

Doctrine and Covenants 52:40

Verse 40 34

And remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.

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Proverbs 14:21 Isaiah 3:15 Doctrine and Covenants 104:18

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- **Ministering** — Gerrit W. Gong (April 2023) · Reference
  Jesus Christ ministers.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/14gong?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

- **The Greatest among You** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (April 2017) · Quote
  > “remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”
  As Saints of the Most High God, we are to “remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.” Opportunities to go about doing good and to serve others are limitless.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/the-greatest-among-you?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **Be Not Afraid, Only Believe** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2015) · Reference
  Do we help “the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted”?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/be-not-afraid-only-believe?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Providing in the Lord’s Way** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2011) · Quote
  > “Remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple”;
  Since the beginning of time, our Heavenly Father has spoken with great clarity on this subject: from the gentle plea, “If thou lovest me … thou wilt remember the poor, and consecrate of thy properties for their support”; to the direct command, “Remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple”; to the forceful warning, “If any man shall take of the abundance which I have made, and impart not his portion,...
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/providing-in-the-lords-way?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **Helping Hands, Saving Hands** — Koichi Aoyagi (April 2010) · Quote
  > “remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple”
  We live in a day when many people are faced with calamities and are in need of help due to the devastating effects of earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and other natural disasters.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/helping-hands-saving-hands?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **And Who Is My Neighbor?** — H. David Burton (April 2008) · Alludes to
  Good evening.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/and-who-is-my-neighbor?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **Inspired Church Welfare** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (April 1999) · Reference
  Brothers and sisters, the Savior, who set the pattern for us, is pleased with those who “remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted.” He is pleased with those who hearken to His admonition to “succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/inspired-church-welfare?lang=eng&id=p45#p45

- **Seeking the Good** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (April 1992) · Quote
  > remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.’
  Serving others should become a natural part of the life of every follower of our Savior.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/seeking-the-good?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **The Resurrection** — Hartman Rector, Jr. (October 1990) · Alludes to
  I do not believe there will be anyone in the celestial kingdom that is not nice (see D&C 31:9; 52:40).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/10/the-resurrection?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Goal beyond Victory** — Thomas S. Monson (October 1988) · Quote
  > “remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”
  May our Heavenly Father guide the priesthood of this church, that we may be obedient to the revelation of the Lord to the Prophet Joseph in which we are charged to “remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.” (D&C 52:40.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/goal-beyond-victory?lang=eng&id=p55#p55

- **The Royal Law of Love** — Marion D. Hanks (October 1988) · Quote
  > remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”
  At a time of intense concern to the developing Church, a revelation was received issuing missionary calls, emphasizing the vital importance of ordinances, assigning local leadership of the churches, and then declaring these words: “And remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.” (D&C 52:40, italics added; see also Moses 7:33.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/the-royal-law-of-love?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **A Provident Plan—A Precious Promise** — Thomas S. Monson (April 1986) · Quote
  > “Remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”
  What has the Lord said about the spirit of this work?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/a-provident-plan-a-precious-promise?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **Living Welfare Principles** — Marion G. Romney (October 1981) · Quote
  > “Remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”
  That one cannot be a true disciple of Christ without significant giving is dramatically emphasized in the revelation received by the Prophet Joseph Smith in Kirtland, on June 7, 1831.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/living-welfare-principles?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Relief Society in Welfare** — Marian R. Boyer (October 1981) · Quote
  > remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”
  “And remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.” (D&C 52:40.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/relief-society-in-welfare?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **Welfare Services: The Savior’s Program** — Marion G. Romney (October 1980) · Quote
  > “Remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted,” said Jesus, “for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple”
  “Remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted,” said Jesus, “for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple” (D&C 52:40).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/welfare-services-the-saviors-program?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **Priesthood Administration of Welfare Services** — J. Thomas Fyans (October 1979) · Alludes to
  The First Presidency has counseled priesthood leaders to carefully and prayerfully develop a plan that will foster local self-sufficiency of Church units.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/10/priesthood-administration-of-welfare-services?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **Developing Temporal Plans and Priorities** — Victor L. Brown (April 1979) · Alludes to
  When the master plan is fully implemented, there will exist within an area those elements of the storehouse resource system required to assist bishops in caring for the Lord’s poor and distressed.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/developing-temporal-plans-and-priorities?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

- **Caring for the Poor—A Covenantal Obligation** — Marion G. Romney (October 1978) · Quote
  > “remember the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple”
  At the conference held in June of 1831, the Lord instructed the elders to “remember … the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple” (D&C 52:40).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/caring-for-the-poor-a-covenantal-obligation?lang=eng&id=p39#p39

- **The Role of Bishops in Welfare Services** — Marion G. Romney (October 1977) · Quote
  > remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”
  “And remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.” (D&C 52:40.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/the-role-of-bishops-in-welfare-services?lang=eng&id=p42#p42

- **Welfare Responsibilities of the Priesthood Quorums** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1977) · Quote
  > remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”
  In a revelation given in 1831, the Lord charged the elders to watch over the Church: “And remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.” (D&C 52:40.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/welfare-responsibilities-of-the-priesthood-quorums?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **The Church and the Family in Welfare Services** — Victor L. Brown (April 1976) · Quote
  > remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”
  A few months later the Lord added this admonition: “And remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.” (D&C 52:40.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/04/the-church-and-the-family-in-welfare-services?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **Address Given by President Marion G. Romney at the Welfare Services Meeting Saturday, April 6, 1974** — Marion G. Romney (April 1974) · Quote
  > remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”
  “And remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.” (D&C 52:40.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/welfare-services-romney?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **Caring for the Poor and Needy** — Marion G. Romney (October 1972) · Quote
  > remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”
  “And remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.” (D&C 52:40.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/10/caring-for-the-poor-and-needy?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **“By Love, Serve One Another”** — S. Dilworth Young (October 1971) · Quote
  > remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”
  One last word from the Lord to us in this day: “And remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.” (D&C 52:40.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/by-love-serve-one-another?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

Ministering

Gerrit W. Gong April 2023 Saturday Morning Session

Jesus Christ ministers.

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The Greatest among You

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2017 General Priesthood Session

“remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”

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Be Not Afraid, Only Believe

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2015 General Priesthood Session

Do we help “the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted”?

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Providing in the Lord’s Way

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2011 Priesthood Session

“Remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple”;

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Helping Hands, Saving Hands

Koichi Aoyagi April 2010 Saturday Afternoon Session

“remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple”

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And Who Is My Neighbor?

H. David Burton April 2008 Priesthood Session

Good evening.

Alludes to High confidence
Inspired Church Welfare

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1999 Sunday Afternoon Session

Brothers and sisters, the Savior, who set the pattern for us, is pleased with those who “remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted.” He is pleased with those who hearken to His admonition to “succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees.”

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Seeking the Good

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1992 Sunday Afternoon Session

remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.’

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The Resurrection

Hartman Rector, Jr. October 1990 Sunday Afternoon Session

I do not believe there will be anyone in the celestial kingdom that is not nice (see D&C 31:9; 52:40).

Alludes to High confidence
Goal beyond Victory

Thomas S. Monson October 1988 Priesthood Session

“remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”

Quote High confidence
The Royal Law of Love

Marion D. Hanks October 1988 Sunday Morning Session

remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”

Quote High confidence
A Provident Plan—A Precious Promise

Thomas S. Monson April 1986 Sunday Morning Session

“Remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”

Quote High confidence
Living Welfare Principles

Marion G. Romney October 1981 Welfare Session

“Remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”

Quote High confidence
Relief Society in Welfare

Marian R. Boyer October 1981 General Relief Society Meeting

remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”

Quote High confidence
Welfare Services: The Savior’s Program

Marion G. Romney October 1980 General Welfare Session

“Remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted,” said Jesus, “for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple”

Quote High confidence
Priesthood Administration of Welfare Services

J. Thomas Fyans October 1979 Welfare Session

The First Presidency has counseled priesthood leaders to carefully and prayerfully develop a plan that will foster local self-sufficiency of Church units.

Alludes to High confidence
Developing Temporal Plans and Priorities

Victor L. Brown April 1979 Welfare Session

When the master plan is fully implemented, there will exist within an area those elements of the storehouse resource system required to assist bishops in caring for the Lord’s poor and distressed.

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Caring for the Poor—A Covenantal Obligation

Marion G. Romney October 1978 Welfare Session

“remember the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple”

Quote High confidence
The Role of Bishops in Welfare Services

Marion G. Romney October 1977 Welfare Session

remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”

Quote High confidence
Welfare Responsibilities of the Priesthood Quorums

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1977 Welfare Session

remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”

Quote High confidence
The Church and the Family in Welfare Services

Victor L. Brown April 1976 Welfare Session

remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”

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Address Given by President Marion G. Romney at the Welfare Services Meeting Saturday, April 6, 1974

Marion G. Romney April 1974 Welfare Session

remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”

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Caring for the Poor and Needy

Marion G. Romney October 1972 Priesthood Session

remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”

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“By Love, Serve One Another”

S. Dilworth Young October 1971 Friday Afternoon Session

remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.”

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