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Chapter 59

Doctrine and Covenants 59:6

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Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Thou shalt not steal; neither commit adultery, nor kill, nor do anything like unto it.

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like

Exodus 22:19 Leviticus 18:22 Titus 1:10

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neighbor

Proverbs 11:12

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beast

Exodus 22:19

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neighbour:

Proverbs 11:12

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adultery;

3 Nephi 12:27

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love

Doctrine and Covenants 20:19

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- **Gratitude on the Sabbath Day** — Henry B. Eyring (October 2016) · Reference
  For Latter-day Saints, the Sabbath is such a moment, actually a day, of gratitude and love.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/gratitude-on-the-sabbath-day?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **God among Us** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (April 2021) · Reference
  He teaches us to love one another and to be “full of charity towards all men.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/12uchtdorf?lang=eng&id=p38#p38

- **Eternal Families** — Henry B. Eyring (April 2016) · Alludes to
  The Lord has told priesthood fathers what kind of husbands they are to be.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/eternal-families?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

- **“If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments”** — Robert D. Hales (April 2014) · Reference
  Our love of the Savior is the key to Savior-like obedience.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/if-ye-love-me-keep-my-commandments?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Decisions for Eternity** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2013) · Reference
  In our day civil governments have a vested interest in protecting marriage because strong families constitute the best way of providing for the health, education, welfare, and prosperity of rising generations.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/decisions-for-eternity?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Pornography** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2005) · Alludes to
  Jacob began his sermon by telling the men that “as yet, [they had] been obedient unto the word of the Lord” (Jacob 2:4).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/pornography?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **Repentance and Change** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 2003) · Alludes to
  Chastity is an example.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/repentance-and-change?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **Living by Scriptural Guidance** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2000) · Reference
  To feast means more than to taste.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/living-by-scriptural-guidance?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **Personal Purity** — Jeffrey R. Holland (October 1998) · Reference
  Please, never say: “Who does it hurt?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/personal-purity?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **“Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods”** — Russell M. Nelson (April 1996) · Reference
  Self-esteem is also earned by obedience to God’s commandments regarding chastity.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/thou-shalt-have-no-other-gods?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Deep Roots** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (October 1994) · Reference
  Another core principle is moral purity.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/deep-roots?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **“The Great Plan of Happiness”** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 1993) · Alludes to
  The ultimate act of destruction is to take a life.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/the-great-plan-of-happiness?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **A Time for Preparation** — David B. Haight (October 1991) · Alludes to
  You young men are the protectors of your sisters and of the girls with whom you associate.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/10/a-time-for-preparation?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

- **Listen to Learn** — Russell M. Nelson (April 1991) · Reference
  Learn to listen, and listen to learn from neighbors.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/listen-to-learn?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Called to Serve** — L. Tom Perry (April 1991) · Quote
  > love thy neighbor as thyself. Thou shalt not steal; neither commit adultery, nor do anything like unto it.”
  As near as I can remember, the procedure was as follows: He pushed the scriptures over to my side of the desk and asked me to turn to Doctrine and Covenants 59:6 and read: “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/called-to-serve?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **Covenants** — Boyd K. Packer (October 1990) · Alludes to
  The scriptures tell us, “Thou shalt not … kill, nor do anything like unto it” (D&C 59:6; italics added).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/10/covenants?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **“Will I Be Happy?”** — James E. Faust (April 1987) · Alludes to
  By the word of the Lord, all men and women are to practice chastity before marriage and fidelity after marriage.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/will-i-be-happy?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Godly Characteristics of the Master** — Ezra Taft Benson (October 1986) · Alludes to
  He will not commit adultery “nor do anything like unto it” (D&C 59:6).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/10/godly-characteristics-of-the-master?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **Reverence for Life** — Russell M. Nelson (April 1985) · Alludes to
  The Lord has repeatedly declared this divine imperative: “Thou shalt not kill.” Recently he added, “Nor do anything like unto it.” (D&C 59:6.) Even before the fulness of the gospel was restored, the enlightened understood the sanctity of life.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/reverence-for-life?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Personal Morality** — David B. Haight (October 1984) · Alludes to
  The Lord further commanded: “Neither commit adultery … nor do anything like unto it.” (D&C 59:6.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/personal-morality?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **Counsel to the Saints** — Ezra Taft Benson (April 1984) · Alludes to
  “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” (D&C 59:6.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/04/counsel-to-the-saints?lang=eng&id=p52#p52

- **What Manner of Men Ought We to Be?** — Ezra Taft Benson (October 1983) · Alludes to
  He will not commit adultery “nor do anything like unto it.” (D&C 59:6.) This means fornication, homosexual behavior, self-abuse, child molestation, or any other sexual perversions.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/10/what-manner-of-men-ought-we-to-be?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Be Not Deceived** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1983) · Alludes to
  I know that this is strong language, plainly spoken.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/10/be-not-deceived?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **A Disciple of Christ** — Marion G. Romney (October 1978) · Alludes to
  “And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day.” (D&C 59:6–9.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/a-disciple-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p43#p43

- **A Report and a Challenge** — Spencer W. Kimball (October 1976) · Alludes to
  Our Creator said in the carved message on Sinai, “Thou shalt not steal.” Again it was reiterated in the basis of the Restoration, “Thou shalt not steal.” (D&C 59:6.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/a-report-and-a-challenge?lang=eng&id=p52#p52

- **“Why Call Ye Me Lord, Lord, and Do Not the Things Which I Say?”** — Spencer W. Kimball (April 1975) · Alludes to
  Members of the Church guilty of being parties to the sin of abortion must be subjected to the disciplinary action of the councils of the Church, as circumstances warrant.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/why-call-me-lord-lord-and-do-not-the-things-which-i-say?lang=eng&id=p70#p70

- **God Will Not Be Mocked** — Spencer W. Kimball (October 1974) · Alludes to
  “Thou shalt not … commit adultery, … nor do anything like unto it.” (D&C 59:6.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/god-will-not-be-mocked?lang=eng&id=p59#p59

- **Strength of the Spirit** — Joseph Anderson (April 1974) · Quote
  > love thy neighbor as thyself. Thou shalt not steal; neither commit adultery, nor kill, nor do anything like unto it.”
  “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/strength-of-the-spirit?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **“What Will a Man Give?”** — Mark E. Petersen (October 1973) · Alludes to
  Do you hear him say, “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself …”?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/what-will-a-man-give?lang=eng&id=p60#p60

- **Thou Shalt Not** — Sterling W. Sill (October 1971) · Alludes to
  One young woman was recently asked by a reporter for Look magazine if she thought it was wrong to break the Ten Commandments.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/thou-shalt-not?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

Gratitude on the Sabbath Day

Henry B. Eyring October 2016 Sunday Morning Session

For Latter-day Saints, the Sabbath is such a moment, actually a day, of gratitude and love.

Reference Verified
God among Us

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2021 Saturday Morning Session

He teaches us to love one another and to be “full of charity towards all men.”

Reference Verified
Eternal Families

Henry B. Eyring April 2016 General Priesthood Session

The Lord has told priesthood fathers what kind of husbands they are to be.

Alludes to High confidence
“If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments”

Robert D. Hales April 2014 Saturday Afternoon Session

Our love of the Savior is the key to Savior-like obedience.

Reference Verified
Decisions for Eternity

Russell M. Nelson October 2013 Sunday Afternoon Session

In our day civil governments have a vested interest in protecting marriage because strong families constitute the best way of providing for the health, education, welfare, and prosperity of rising generations.

Reference Verified
Pornography

Dallin H. Oaks April 2005 Sunday Afternoon Session

Jacob began his sermon by telling the men that “as yet, [they had] been obedient unto the word of the Lord” (Jacob 2:4).

Alludes to High confidence
Repentance and Change

Dallin H. Oaks October 2003 Saturday Afternoon Session

Chastity is an example.

Alludes to High confidence
Living by Scriptural Guidance

Russell M. Nelson October 2000 Saturday Morning Session

To feast means more than to taste.

Reference Verified
Personal Purity

Jeffrey R. Holland October 1998 Sunday Afternoon Session

Please, never say: “Who does it hurt?

Reference Verified
“Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods”

Russell M. Nelson April 1996 Saturday Morning

Self-esteem is also earned by obedience to God’s commandments regarding chastity.

Reference Verified
Deep Roots

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1994 Sunday Afternoon Session

Another core principle is moral purity.

Reference Verified
“The Great Plan of Happiness”

Dallin H. Oaks October 1993 Sunday Afternoon Session

The ultimate act of destruction is to take a life.

Alludes to High confidence
A Time for Preparation

David B. Haight October 1991 Priesthood Session

You young men are the protectors of your sisters and of the girls with whom you associate.

Alludes to High confidence
Listen to Learn

Russell M. Nelson April 1991 Saturday Afternoon Session

Learn to listen, and listen to learn from neighbors.

Reference Verified
Called to Serve

L. Tom Perry April 1991 Priesthood Session

love thy neighbor as thyself. Thou shalt not steal; neither commit adultery, nor do anything like unto it.”

Quote High confidence
Covenants

Boyd K. Packer October 1990 Sunday Afternoon Session

The scriptures tell us, “Thou shalt not … kill, nor do anything like unto it” (D&C 59:6; italics added).

Alludes to High confidence
“Will I Be Happy?”

James E. Faust April 1987 Sunday Afternoon Session

By the word of the Lord, all men and women are to practice chastity before marriage and fidelity after marriage.

Alludes to High confidence
Godly Characteristics of the Master

Ezra Taft Benson October 1986 Priesthood Session

He will not commit adultery “nor do anything like unto it” (D&C 59:6).

Alludes to High confidence
Reverence for Life

Russell M. Nelson April 1985 Saturday Morning Session

The Lord has repeatedly declared this divine imperative: “Thou shalt not kill.” Recently he added, “Nor do anything like unto it.” (D&C 59:6.) Even before the fulness of the gospel was restored, the enlightened understood the sanctity of life.

Alludes to High confidence
Personal Morality

David B. Haight October 1984 Sunday Afternoon Session

The Lord further commanded: “Neither commit adultery … nor do anything like unto it.” (D&C 59:6.)

Alludes to High confidence
Counsel to the Saints

Ezra Taft Benson April 1984 Saturday Morning Session

“Love thy neighbor as thyself.” (D&C 59:6.)

Alludes to High confidence
What Manner of Men Ought We to Be?

Ezra Taft Benson October 1983 Priesthood Session

He will not commit adultery “nor do anything like unto it.” (D&C 59:6.) This means fornication, homosexual behavior, self-abuse, child molestation, or any other sexual perversions.

Alludes to High confidence
Be Not Deceived

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1983 Priesthood Session

I know that this is strong language, plainly spoken.

Alludes to High confidence
A Disciple of Christ

Marion G. Romney October 1978 Priesthood Session

“And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day.” (D&C 59:6–9.)

Alludes to High confidence
A Report and a Challenge

Spencer W. Kimball October 1976 Friday Morning Session

Our Creator said in the carved message on Sinai, “Thou shalt not steal.” Again it was reiterated in the basis of the Restoration, “Thou shalt not steal.” (D&C 59:6.)

Alludes to High confidence
“Why Call Ye Me Lord, Lord, and Do Not the Things Which I Say?”

Spencer W. Kimball April 1975 Friday Morning Session

Members of the Church guilty of being parties to the sin of abortion must be subjected to the disciplinary action of the councils of the Church, as circumstances warrant.

Alludes to High confidence
God Will Not Be Mocked

Spencer W. Kimball October 1974 Friday Morning Session

“Thou shalt not … commit adultery, … nor do anything like unto it.” (D&C 59:6.)

Alludes to High confidence
Strength of the Spirit

Joseph Anderson April 1974 Friday Morning Session

love thy neighbor as thyself. Thou shalt not steal; neither commit adultery, nor kill, nor do anything like unto it.”

Quote High confidence
“What Will a Man Give?”

Mark E. Petersen October 1973 Sunday Morning Session

Do you hear him say, “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself …”?

Alludes to High confidence
Thou Shalt Not

Sterling W. Sill October 1971 Saturday Afternoon Session

One young woman was recently asked by a reporter for Look magazine if she thought it was wrong to break the Ten Commandments.

Alludes to High confidence

Topical Guide

Adulterer, Adultery
Fellowshipping
Kill
Love
Murder, Murderer
Neighbor
Stealing, Stolen

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Commandments, the Ten