James 2:15

Verse 15 34

If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

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- **And We Talk of Christ** — Gary E. Stevenson (April 2025) · Reference
  Recent First Presidency encouragement to look “forward to Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ—the most glorious of all messages to mankind” highlights the magnitude of this season.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/31stevenson?lang=eng&id=p_nLCZu#p_nLCZu

- **Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ** — Brian K. Taylor (April 2024) · Reference
  This phrase “swallowed up” deeply moves me.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/46taylor?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **Take Up Our Cross** — Ulisses Soares (October 2019) · Reference
  Dear brothers and sisters, we have received wonderful teachings from our leaders during these last two days.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/55soares?lang=eng&id=p1#p1

- **The Heart of a Prophet** — Gary E. Stevenson (April 2018) · Alludes to
  On January 2, 2018, our dear prophet Thomas S.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/the-heart-of-a-prophet?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2018) · Alludes to
  It is because of His transcendent mission and the peace He grants His followers that my wife, Wendy, and I felt comfort late on January 2, 2018, when we were awakened by a phone call telling us that President Thomas S.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/revelation-for-the-church-revelation-for-our-lives?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Prepare to Meet God** — Quentin L. Cook (April 2018) · Reference
  In our day, the scriptural imperative for unity is largely ignored, and for many people the emphasis is on tribalism, often based on status, gender, race, and wealth.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/prepare-to-meet-god?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **A Sin-Resistant Generation** — Joy D. Jones (April 2017) · Reference
  Elder Jeffrey R.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/a-sin-resistant-generation?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **No Other Gods** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 2013) · Reference
  In America, the percentage of young adults ages 18 to 29 who are married fell from 59 percent in 1960 to 20 percent by 2010.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/no-other-gods?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ** — Richard G. Scott (October 2013) · Reference
  The joyful news for anyone who desires to be rid of the consequences of past poor choices is that the Lord sees weaknesses differently than He does rebellion.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/personal-strength-through-the-atonement-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Don’t Leave for Tomorrow What You Can Do Today** — Claudio R. M. Costa (October 2007) · Reference
  Personal and family scripture study.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/don-t-leave-for-tomorrow-what-you-can-do-today?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **Mothers Who Know** — Julie B. Beck (October 2007) · Reference
  Mothers who know desire to bear children.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/mothers-who-know?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **I Will Strengthen Thee; I Will Help Thee** — Barbara Thompson (October 2007) · Reference
  Dear sisters, love and nurture your children.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/i-will-strengthen-thee-i-will-help-thee?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **The Healing Power of Forgiveness** — James E. Faust (April 2007) · Reference
  Forgiveness comes more readily when, like the Amish, we have faith in God and trust in His word.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/the-healing-power-of-forgiveness?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **“His Word Ye Shall Receive”** — M. Russell Ballard (April 2001) · Alludes to
  It is significant to remember that President Hinckley petitioned the Lord on behalf of our young people.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/his-word-ye-shall-receive?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **Youth of the Noble Birthright** — L. Tom Perry (October 1998) · Alludes to
  Topic number 1: Appreciation for the land in which we live.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/youth-of-the-noble-birthright?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **Our Responsibility to Share the Gospel** — Ezra Taft Benson (April 1985) · Alludes to
  On January 2, 1831, the Lord said:
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/our-responsibility-to-share-the-gospel?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

- **Caring for the Poor—A Covenantal Obligation** — Marion G. Romney (October 1978) · Alludes to
  And just a few days later, on January 2, 1831, he gave the Prophet Joseph the revelation recorded in the thirty-eighth section of the Doctrine and Covenants, in which he dramatically illustrated our obligation to provide for the poor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/caring-for-the-poor-a-covenantal-obligation?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Address Given by President Marion G. Romney at the Welfare Services Meeting Saturday, April 6, 1974** — Marion G. Romney (April 1974) · Alludes to
  Now let us turn our attention to the obligation of the Church to take care of the Lord’s poor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/welfare-services-romney?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Prepare Ye** — Ezra Taft Benson (October 1973) · Alludes to
  My text today is from a revelation of the Lord to Joseph Smith, the Prophet, at a conference of the Church January 2, 1831, as follows: “… if ye are prepared ye shall not fear.” (D&C 38:30.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/prepare-ye?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **“Go, and Do Thou Likewise”** — Robert L. Simpson (April 1973) · Alludes to
  “And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?” (James 2:15–16.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/go-and-do-thou-likewise?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

And We Talk of Christ

Gary E. Stevenson April 2025 Saturday Evening Session

Recent First Presidency encouragement to look “forward to Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ—the most glorious of all messages to mankind” highlights the magnitude of this season.

Reference Verified
Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ

Brian K. Taylor April 2024 Sunday Morning Session

This phrase “swallowed up” deeply moves me.

Reference Verified
Take Up Our Cross

Ulisses Soares October 2019 Sunday Afternoon Session

Dear brothers and sisters, we have received wonderful teachings from our leaders during these last two days.

Reference Verified
The Heart of a Prophet

Gary E. Stevenson April 2018 Saturday Morning Session

On January 2, 2018, our dear prophet Thomas S.

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Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives

Russell M. Nelson April 2018 Sunday Morning Session

It is because of His transcendent mission and the peace He grants His followers that my wife, Wendy, and I felt comfort late on January 2, 2018, when we were awakened by a phone call telling us that President Thomas S.

Alludes to High confidence
Prepare to Meet God

Quentin L. Cook April 2018 Sunday Afternoon Session

In our day, the scriptural imperative for unity is largely ignored, and for many people the emphasis is on tribalism, often based on status, gender, race, and wealth.

Reference Verified
A Sin-Resistant Generation

Joy D. Jones April 2017 Sunday Morning Session

Elder Jeffrey R.

Reference Verified
No Other Gods

Dallin H. Oaks October 2013 Sunday Morning Session

In America, the percentage of young adults ages 18 to 29 who are married fell from 59 percent in 1960 to 20 percent by 2010.

Reference Verified
Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ

Richard G. Scott October 2013 Sunday Morning Session

The joyful news for anyone who desires to be rid of the consequences of past poor choices is that the Lord sees weaknesses differently than He does rebellion.

Reference Verified
Don’t Leave for Tomorrow What You Can Do Today

Claudio R. M. Costa October 2007 Sunday Morning Session

Personal and family scripture study.

Reference Verified
Mothers Who Know

Julie B. Beck October 2007 Sunday Morning Session

Mothers who know desire to bear children.

Reference Verified
I Will Strengthen Thee; I Will Help Thee

Barbara Thompson October 2007 General Relief Society Meeting

Dear sisters, love and nurture your children.

Reference Verified
The Healing Power of Forgiveness

James E. Faust April 2007 Sunday Morning Session

Forgiveness comes more readily when, like the Amish, we have faith in God and trust in His word.

Reference Verified
“His Word Ye Shall Receive”

M. Russell Ballard April 2001 Sunday Morning Session

It is significant to remember that President Hinckley petitioned the Lord on behalf of our young people.

Alludes to High confidence
Youth of the Noble Birthright

L. Tom Perry October 1998 Sunday Afternoon Session

Topic number 1: Appreciation for the land in which we live.

Alludes to High confidence
Our Responsibility to Share the Gospel

Ezra Taft Benson April 1985 Saturday Morning Session

On January 2, 1831, the Lord said:

Alludes to High confidence
Caring for the Poor—A Covenantal Obligation

Marion G. Romney October 1978 Welfare Session

And just a few days later, on January 2, 1831, he gave the Prophet Joseph the revelation recorded in the thirty-eighth section of the Doctrine and Covenants, in which he dramatically illustrated our obligation to provide for the poor.

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

Marion G. Romney April 1974 Welfare Session

Now let us turn our attention to the obligation of the Church to take care of the Lord’s poor.

Alludes to High confidence
Prepare Ye

Ezra Taft Benson October 1973 Saturday Afternoon Session

My text today is from a revelation of the Lord to Joseph Smith, the Prophet, at a conference of the Church January 2, 1831, as follows: “… if ye are prepared ye shall not fear.” (D&C 38:30.)

Alludes to High confidence
“Go, and Do Thou Likewise”

Robert L. Simpson April 1973 Friday Morning Session

“And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?” (James 2:15–16.)

Alludes to High confidence

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Faith

Joseph Smith Translation

Yea, a man may say, I will show thee I have faith without works; but I say, Show me thy faith without works, and I will show thee my faith by my works.

James 2:15