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Chapter 88

Doctrine and Covenants 88:91

Verse 91 38

And all things shall be in commotion; and surely, men’s hearts shall fail them; for fear shall come upon all people.

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hearts

Luke 21:26

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commotion;

Doctrine and Covenants 45:26 Doctrine and Covenants 63:33

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earth

Isaiah 13:13

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earth:

Isaiah 14:26

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failing

Luke 21:26

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wars

Doctrine and Covenants 45:26

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decreed wars

Doctrine and Covenants 63:33

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solemn assembly,

Doctrine and Covenants 95:7

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- **Be Prepared … Be Ye Strong from Henceforth** — Keith B. McMullin (October 2005) · Reference
  Let us turn our attention to the reasons or purposes for such calamities.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/be-prepared-be-ye-strong-from-henceforth?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Preparation for the Second Coming** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2004) · Alludes to
  We are living in the prophesied time “when peace shall be taken from the earth” (D&C 1:35), when “all things shall be in commotion” and “men’s hearts shall fail them” (D&C 88:91).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/preparation-for-the-second-coming?lang=eng&id=p44#p44

- **The Seventh Commandment: A Shield** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 2001) · Alludes to
  Clearly, unchastity and infidelity bring serious consequences, such as the rippling, even haunting effects of illegitimacy and fatherlessness, along with disease and the shredding of families.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/the-seventh-commandment-a-shield?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **“Plow in Hope”** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 2001) · Alludes to
  Granted, brothers and sisters, the world is “in commotion,” but the kingdom is in forward motion as never before!
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/plow-in-hope?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **Creating Places of Security** — Virginia U. Jensen (October 1997) · Alludes to
  And yet, as Father Lehi taught, “It must needs be, that there is an opposition in all things” (2 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/10/creating-places-of-security?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **“Take Especial Care of Your Family”** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 1994) · Alludes to
  During the last days, when “all things shall be in commotion” (D&C 88:91), the restored gospel of Jesus Christ provides so many essential things, including precious perspective of seeing “things as they really are” (Jacob 4:13).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/take-especial-care-of-your-family?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **“From the Beginning”** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1993) · Alludes to
  In the days ahead, “all things shall be in commotion” (D&C 88:91).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/from-the-beginning?lang=eng&id=p49#p49

- **“Behold, the Enemy Is Combined” (D&C 38:12)** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 1993) · Alludes to
  We can use our tongues to speak the truth in love, while refusing to use them to bear false witness (see Eph.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/04/behold-the-enemy-is-combined-d-c-38-12?lang=eng&id=p50#p50

- **“Settle This in Your Hearts”** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1992) · Alludes to
  There is another special reason to become settled: we will live in a time in which “all things shall be in commotion” (D&C 88:91; 45:26).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/settle-this-in-your-hearts?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

- **“My Servant Joseph”** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 1992) · Alludes to
  Now, my brethren, “these are [your] days” (Hel.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/my-servant-joseph?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

- **“Answer Me”** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1988) · Alludes to
  We offend God not only by our ingratitude, brothers and sisters, but also by not confessing His competent hand in bringing to pass His transcending purposes on the earth.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/answer-me?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Temples, Houses of the Lord Dotting the Earth** — Neil L. Andersen (April 2024) · Reference
  The Lord warned that in the last days, there would be distress among nations, people would “be lovers of their own selves,” “all things [would] be in commotion,” confusion would abound, and “men’s hearts [would] fail them.” We have certainly seen men’s and women’s hearts fail them: the enticements of the world, the distraction of alluring voices, the neglect of spiritual nourishment, the fatigue from the demands of discipleship.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/55andersen?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Preaching the Gospel of Peace** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2022) · Reference
  Prophets have foreseen our day, when there would be wars and rumors of wars and when the whole earth would be in commotion.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/11nelson?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Is the Plan Working?** — Adrián Ochoa (April 2022) · Reference
  Perhaps we feel the way Jesus’s disciples felt when they were in a ship “in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/27ochoa?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Becoming like Him** — Scott D. Whiting (October 2020) · Reference
  In these times, when “all things [appear to] be in commotion; and … fear [is seemingly] upon all people,” the only antidote, the only remedy, is to strive to be like the Savior, the Redeemer of all mankind, the Light of the World, and to seek after Him who declared, “I am the way.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/13whiting?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always** — M. Russell Ballard (October 2020) · Reference
  In the Doctrine and Covenants, the Savior said, “And all things shall be in commotion; … for fear shall come upon all people.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/41ballard?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **A New Normal** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2020) · Reference
  We live in a glorious age, foreseen by prophets for centuries.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/58nelson?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **Joy and Spiritual Survival** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2016) · Reference
  These are the latter days, so none of us should be surprised when we see prophecy fulfilled.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/joy-and-spiritual-survival?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Always Remember Him** — Gerrit W. Gong (April 2016) · Reference
  The Lord remembers and assures nations and peoples.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/always-remember-him?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Spiritual Whirlwinds** — Neil L. Andersen (April 2014) · Reference
  My young friends, the world will not glide calmly toward the Second Coming of the Savior.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/spiritual-whirlwinds?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **It’s a Miracle** — Neil L. Andersen (April 2013) · Reference
  With the confusion and commotion of today’s world, it’s not surprising that fewer people are attending their places of worship.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/its-a-miracle?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **Temple Mirrors of Eternity: A Testimony of Family** — Gerrit W. Gong (October 2010) · Reference
  The world is in commotion, but in His “only true and living Church,” there is faith and no fear.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/temple-mirrors-of-eternity-a-testimony-of-family?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **The Power of the Priesthood** — Boyd K. Packer (April 2010) · Reference
  We live in a day of “wars [and] rumors of wars, and earthquakes in divers places.” As prophesied, “the whole earth [is] in commotion” and “Satan is abroad in the land.” He seeks to destroy all that is good and righteous.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/the-power-of-the-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2021) · Quote
  > things shall be in commotion; and surely, men’s hearts shall fail them; for fear shall come upon all people.”
  We live in a time prophesied long ago, when “all things shall be in commotion; and surely, men’s hearts shall fail them; for fear shall come upon all people.” That was true before the pandemic, and it will be true after.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/36nelson?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **Things Pertaining to Righteousness** — Francisco J. Viñas (April 2010) · Quote
  > things shall be in commotion; and surely, men’s hearts shall fail them; for fear shall come upon all people”
  We are told in the Doctrine and Covenants that after the testimony of the servants of God, the testimony of earthquakes and the testimony of other events will follow.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/things-pertaining-to-righteousness?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **Righteousness** — William R. Bradford (October 1999) · Quote
  > things shall be in commotion; and surely, men’s hearts shall fail them; for fear shall come upon all people”
  As the forces of good and evil polarize more and more, those who have not prescribed a moral consequence to their actions will find their lives in such chaos that their style of life will be unbearable to them.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/righteousness?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **“The Leaves Are Commencing to Show on the Fig Tree”** — Bernard P. Brockbank (April 1976) · Quote
  > things shall be in commotion; men’s hearts shall fail them; fear shall come upon all people.”
  “All things shall be in commotion; … men’s hearts shall fail them; … fear shall come upon all people.” (D&C 88:91.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/04/the-leaves-are-commencing-to-show-on-the-fig-tree?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

Be Prepared … Be Ye Strong from Henceforth

Keith B. McMullin October 2005 Saturday Morning Session

Let us turn our attention to the reasons or purposes for such calamities.

Reference Verified
Preparation for the Second Coming

Dallin H. Oaks April 2004 Saturday Morning Session

We are living in the prophesied time “when peace shall be taken from the earth” (D&C 1:35), when “all things shall be in commotion” and “men’s hearts shall fail them” (D&C 88:91).

Alludes to High confidence
The Seventh Commandment: A Shield

Neal A. Maxwell October 2001 Sunday Afternoon Session

Clearly, unchastity and infidelity bring serious consequences, such as the rippling, even haunting effects of illegitimacy and fatherlessness, along with disease and the shredding of families.

Alludes to High confidence
“Plow in Hope”

Neal A. Maxwell April 2001 Sunday Morning Session

Granted, brothers and sisters, the world is “in commotion,” but the kingdom is in forward motion as never before!

Alludes to High confidence
Creating Places of Security

Virginia U. Jensen October 1997 General Relief Society Meeting

And yet, as Father Lehi taught, “It must needs be, that there is an opposition in all things” (2 Ne.

Alludes to High confidence
“Take Especial Care of Your Family”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1994 Sunday Afternoon Session

During the last days, when “all things shall be in commotion” (D&C 88:91), the restored gospel of Jesus Christ provides so many essential things, including precious perspective of seeing “things as they really are” (Jacob 4:13).

Alludes to High confidence
“From the Beginning”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1993 Saturday Morning Session

In the days ahead, “all things shall be in commotion” (D&C 88:91).

Alludes to High confidence
“Behold, the Enemy Is Combined” (D&C 38:12)

Neal A. Maxwell April 1993 Sunday Afternoon Session

We can use our tongues to speak the truth in love, while refusing to use them to bear false witness (see Eph.

Alludes to High confidence
“Settle This in Your Hearts”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1992 Sunday Morning Session

There is another special reason to become settled: we will live in a time in which “all things shall be in commotion” (D&C 88:91; 45:26).

Alludes to High confidence
“My Servant Joseph”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1992 Priesthood Session

Now, my brethren, “these are [your] days” (Hel.

Alludes to High confidence
“Answer Me”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1988 Saturday Afternoon Session

We offend God not only by our ingratitude, brothers and sisters, but also by not confessing His competent hand in bringing to pass His transcending purposes on the earth.

Alludes to High confidence
Temples, Houses of the Lord Dotting the Earth

Neil L. Andersen April 2024 Sunday Afternoon Session

The Lord warned that in the last days, there would be distress among nations, people would “be lovers of their own selves,” “all things [would] be in commotion,” confusion would abound, and “men’s hearts [would] fail them.” We have certainly seen men’s and women’s hearts fail them: the enticements of the world, the distraction of alluring voices, the neglect of spiritual nourishment, the fatigue from the demands of discipleship.

Reference Verified
Preaching the Gospel of Peace

Russell M. Nelson April 2022 Saturday Morning Session

Prophets have foreseen our day, when there would be wars and rumors of wars and when the whole earth would be in commotion.

Reference Verified
Is the Plan Working?

Adrián Ochoa April 2022 Saturday Afternoon Session

Perhaps we feel the way Jesus’s disciples felt when they were in a ship “in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.”

Reference Verified
Becoming like Him

Scott D. Whiting October 2020 Saturday Morning Session

In these times, when “all things [appear to] be in commotion; and … fear [is seemingly] upon all people,” the only antidote, the only remedy, is to strive to be like the Savior, the Redeemer of all mankind, the Light of the World, and to seek after Him who declared, “I am the way.”

Reference Verified
Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always

M. Russell Ballard October 2020 Sunday Morning Session

In the Doctrine and Covenants, the Savior said, “And all things shall be in commotion; … for fear shall come upon all people.”

Reference Verified
A New Normal

Russell M. Nelson October 2020 Sunday Afternoon Session

We live in a glorious age, foreseen by prophets for centuries.

Reference Verified
Joy and Spiritual Survival

Russell M. Nelson October 2016 Sunday Morning Session

These are the latter days, so none of us should be surprised when we see prophecy fulfilled.

Reference Verified
Always Remember Him

Gerrit W. Gong April 2016 Sunday Afternoon Session

The Lord remembers and assures nations and peoples.

Reference Verified
Spiritual Whirlwinds

Neil L. Andersen April 2014 Saturday Morning Session

My young friends, the world will not glide calmly toward the Second Coming of the Savior.

Reference Verified
It’s a Miracle

Neil L. Andersen April 2013 Sunday Morning Session

With the confusion and commotion of today’s world, it’s not surprising that fewer people are attending their places of worship.

Reference Verified
Temple Mirrors of Eternity: A Testimony of Family

Gerrit W. Gong October 2010 Saturday Afternoon Session

The world is in commotion, but in His “only true and living Church,” there is faith and no fear.

Reference Verified
The Power of the Priesthood

Boyd K. Packer April 2010 Saturday Morning Session

We live in a day of “wars [and] rumors of wars, and earthquakes in divers places.” As prophesied, “the whole earth [is] in commotion” and “Satan is abroad in the land.” He seeks to destroy all that is good and righteous.

Reference Verified
What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget

Russell M. Nelson April 2021 Priesthood Session

things shall be in commotion; and surely, men’s hearts shall fail them; for fear shall come upon all people.”

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Things Pertaining to Righteousness

Francisco J. Viñas April 2010 Sunday Afternoon Session

things shall be in commotion; and surely, men’s hearts shall fail them; for fear shall come upon all people”

Quote High confidence
Righteousness

William R. Bradford October 1999 Sunday Afternoon Session

things shall be in commotion; and surely, men’s hearts shall fail them; for fear shall come upon all people”

Quote High confidence
“The Leaves Are Commencing to Show on the Fig Tree”

Bernard P. Brockbank April 1976 Sunday Afternoon Session

things shall be in commotion; men’s hearts shall fail them; fear shall come upon all people.”

Quote High confidence

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