James 4:17

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Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

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knoweth

Nehemiah 9:25 Luke 12:47 2 Nephi 9:25 2 Nephi 9:26 2 Nephi 9:27

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servant,

Luke 12:47

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law

2 Nephi 9:25

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much

Doctrine and Covenants 82:3

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- **Participate to Prepare for Christ’s Return** — Steven D. Shumway (April 2025) · Reference
  John told me that these sacrifices to serve were the spiritual turning points for him and for his family.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/42shumway?lang=eng&id=p_uiY41#p_uiY41

- **Choose to Believe** — L. Whitney Clayton (April 2015) · Reference
  She cried out for her mother and father, but no one answered.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/choose-to-believe?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2014) · Reference
  How does this apply to women?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/the-keys-and-authority-of-the-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Trial of Your Faith** — Neil L. Andersen (October 2012) · Reference
  There are many single adults in the Church well beyond their early adult years.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/trial-of-your-faith?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **How Has Relief Society Blessed Your Life?** — Bonnie D. Parkin (October 2004) · Reference
  Visiting the Missionary Training Center in Brazil, I said to the missionaries, “Tell me what you know about Relief Society.” One elder said, “Casseroles!” Another added, “My mother and sister belong to it.” Finally, one declared, “It’s the Lord’s organization for women.” He was right, but there’s more.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/10/how-has-relief-society-blessed-your-life?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **“His Word Ye Shall Receive”** — M. Russell Ballard (April 2001) · Alludes to
  And then last November, from this very pulpit, President Hinckley spoke to all of the young people of the Church.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/his-word-ye-shall-receive?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Priesthood—Authority and Power** — H. Burke Peterson (April 1976) · Alludes to
  Brethren, we would do well to understand that many of the finest ideas, useful in the proper management of a family, can come from openly discussing with, and seeking counsel from, our wives.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/04/priesthood-authority-and-power?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **Welcome Home** — Keith B. McMullin (April 1999) · Quote
  > that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin”
  Because of our frailties and vulnerabilities, sin becomes a part of every traveler’s journey.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/welcome-home?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **Personal Integrity** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (April 1990) · Quote
  > “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin”
  To Saints of the Restoration, the Savior said, “For of him unto whom much is given much is required” (D&C 82:3).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/personal-integrity?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **Looking to the Savior** — Adney Y. Komatsu (April 1987) · Quote
  > “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin”
  “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin” (James 4:17).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/looking-to-the-savior?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **Ignorance Is Expensive** — Hartman Rector, Jr. (April 1971) · Quote
  > that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”
  Ignorance is expensive; in fact, it is the most expensive commodity we know anything about.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/ignorance-is-expensive?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

Participate to Prepare for Christ’s Return

Steven D. Shumway April 2025 Sunday Morning Session

John told me that these sacrifices to serve were the spiritual turning points for him and for his family.

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Choose to Believe

L. Whitney Clayton April 2015 Saturday Morning Session

She cried out for her mother and father, but no one answered.

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The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood

Dallin H. Oaks April 2014 Priesthood Session

How does this apply to women?

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Trial of Your Faith

Neil L. Andersen October 2012 Saturday Afternoon Session

There are many single adults in the Church well beyond their early adult years.

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How Has Relief Society Blessed Your Life?

Bonnie D. Parkin October 2004 Saturday Afternoon Session

Visiting the Missionary Training Center in Brazil, I said to the missionaries, “Tell me what you know about Relief Society.” One elder said, “Casseroles!” Another added, “My mother and sister belong to it.” Finally, one declared, “It’s the Lord’s organization for women.” He was right, but there’s more.

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“His Word Ye Shall Receive”

M. Russell Ballard April 2001 Sunday Morning Session

And then last November, from this very pulpit, President Hinckley spoke to all of the young people of the Church.

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Priesthood—Authority and Power

H. Burke Peterson April 1976 Priesthood Session

Brethren, we would do well to understand that many of the finest ideas, useful in the proper management of a family, can come from openly discussing with, and seeking counsel from, our wives.

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Welcome Home

Keith B. McMullin April 1999 Sunday Afternoon Session

that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin”

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Personal Integrity

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1990 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin”

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Looking to the Savior

Adney Y. Komatsu April 1987 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin”

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Ignorance Is Expensive

Hartman Rector, Jr. April 1971 Sunday Afternoon Session

that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”

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Do, Did, Done
Good
Good Works
Know, Knew, Known
Sin