Doctrine and Covenants 89:20

Verse 20 26

And shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint.

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run

Proverbs 4:12 Isaiah 40:31

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weary,

Proverbs 24:10 Doctrine and Covenants 84:80

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runnest,

Proverbs 4:12

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faint

Proverbs 24:10

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run,

Isaiah 40:31

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promise,

Doctrine and Covenants 89:3

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- **The Lord’s Way** — Stanley G. Ellis (April 2013) · Reference
  In fact, God has the way to live, to love, to help, to pray, to talk, to interact with each other, to lead, to marry, to raise children, to learn, to know the truth, to share the gospel, to choose wisely what we eat, etc.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/the-lords-way?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Let Him Do It with Simplicity** — L. Tom Perry (October 2008) · Alludes to
  “The Lord has commanded you to take good care of your body.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/let-him-do-it-with-simplicity?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Give Heed unto the Prophets’ Words** — Quentin L. Cook (April 2008) · Reference
  Prophets are inspired to provide us with prophetic priorities to protect us from dangers.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/give-heed-unto-the-prophets-words?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Repentance and Change** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 2003) · Alludes to
  The Lord’s command that we abstain from alcohol, tobacco, tea, and coffee (see D&C 89) also runs counter to the traditions of many.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/repentance-and-change?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **Sweet Power of Prayer** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2003) · Reference
  When we pray, we should not presume to give counsel but should inquire of the Lord and hearken to His counsel.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/sweet-power-of-prayer?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **Personal Revelation: The Gift, the Test, and the Promise** — Boyd K. Packer (October 1994) · Reference
  Your body is the instrument of your mind.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/personal-revelation-the-gift-the-test-and-the-promise?lang=eng&id=p40#p40

- **The Simplicity of Gospel Truths** — Robert L. Simpson (April 1984) · Alludes to
  Conformity to the Word of Wisdom ensures better health, wisdom, and well-being.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/04/the-simplicity-of-gospel-truths?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **The Expanding Inheritance from Joseph Smith** — James E. Faust (October 1981) · Alludes to
  I have such a conviction, and it is my humble desire to share with you some of the things which verify my testimony of Joseph Smith and his work.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/the-expanding-inheritance-from-joseph-smith?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **The Nobility of Man in Choosing Good over Evil** — Alvin R. Dyer (October 1971) · Alludes to
  The effect that both good and bad habits have on our lives is all too real to be ignored.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/the-nobility-of-man-in-choosing-good-over-evil?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **The Word of Wisdom: The Principle and the Promises** — Boyd K. Packer (April 1996) · Quote
  > run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint”
  Honor the principle of the Word of Wisdom and you will receive the promised blessings.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/the-word-of-wisdom-the-principle-and-the-promises?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **A Principle with a Promise** — Ezra Taft Benson (April 1983) · Quote
  > run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint.”
  The temporal promise for obedience is: They “shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones; … [they] shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint.” (D&C 89:18, 20.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/a-principle-with-a-promise?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

- **Good Health—A Key to Joyous Living** — Barbara B. Smith (October 1978) · Quote
  > run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint”
  The Lord promises that if we keep these commandments we “shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint” (D&C 89:20; italics added).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/good-health-a-key-to-joyous-living?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **Hearken unto the Voice of God** — Bernard P. Brockbank (April 1974) · Quote
  > “run and not be weary, and [to] walk and not faint.”
  Take on the whole armor of God.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/hearken-unto-the-voice-of-god?lang=eng&id=p36#p36

- **Prepare Ye** — Ezra Taft Benson (October 1973) · Quote
  > “run and not be weary, and walk and not faint.”
  Concerning human energy, we can be grateful for the Word of Wisdom, which tells us it is possible to “run and not be weary, and … walk and not faint.” (D&C 89:20.) The Lord has advised us to “retire to thy bed early, that ye may not be weary; arise early, that your bodies and your minds may be invigorated.” (D&C 88:124.) He has also counseled, “Do not run faster or labor more than you have strength.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/prepare-ye?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

The Lord’s Way

Stanley G. Ellis April 2013 Saturday Afternoon Session

In fact, God has the way to live, to love, to help, to pray, to talk, to interact with each other, to lead, to marry, to raise children, to learn, to know the truth, to share the gospel, to choose wisely what we eat, etc.

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Let Him Do It with Simplicity

L. Tom Perry October 2008 Saturday Morning Session

“The Lord has commanded you to take good care of your body.

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Give Heed unto the Prophets’ Words

Quentin L. Cook April 2008 Priesthood Session

Prophets are inspired to provide us with prophetic priorities to protect us from dangers.

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Repentance and Change

Dallin H. Oaks October 2003 Saturday Afternoon Session

The Lord’s command that we abstain from alcohol, tobacco, tea, and coffee (see D&C 89) also runs counter to the traditions of many.

Alludes to High confidence
Sweet Power of Prayer

Russell M. Nelson April 2003 Saturday Morning Session

When we pray, we should not presume to give counsel but should inquire of the Lord and hearken to His counsel.

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Personal Revelation: The Gift, the Test, and the Promise

Boyd K. Packer October 1994 Sunday Morning Session

Your body is the instrument of your mind.

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The Simplicity of Gospel Truths

Robert L. Simpson April 1984 Sunday Morning Session

Conformity to the Word of Wisdom ensures better health, wisdom, and well-being.

Alludes to High confidence
The Expanding Inheritance from Joseph Smith

James E. Faust October 1981 Sunday Afternoon Session

I have such a conviction, and it is my humble desire to share with you some of the things which verify my testimony of Joseph Smith and his work.

Alludes to High confidence
The Nobility of Man in Choosing Good over Evil

Alvin R. Dyer October 1971 Sunday Morning Session

The effect that both good and bad habits have on our lives is all too real to be ignored.

Alludes to High confidence
The Word of Wisdom: The Principle and the Promises

Boyd K. Packer April 1996 Saturday Morning

run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint”

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A Principle with a Promise

Ezra Taft Benson April 1983 Sunday Morning Session

run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint.”

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Good Health—A Key to Joyous Living

Barbara B. Smith October 1978 Welfare Session

run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint”

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Hearken unto the Voice of God

Bernard P. Brockbank April 1974 Sunday Afternoon Session

“run and not be weary, and [to] walk and not faint.”

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Prepare Ye

Ezra Taft Benson October 1973 Saturday Afternoon Session

“run and not be weary, and walk and not faint.”

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