John 8:32

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And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

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3 Nephi 21:4

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Moroni 10:5

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Doctrine and Covenants 50:25

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Alma 12:11

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3 Nephi 21:4

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Doctrine and Covenants 50:25

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Doctrine and Covenants 98:8

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- **Eternal Truth** — John C. Pingree Jr. (October 2023) · Reference
  Truth helps us avoid deception, discern good from evil, receive protection, and find comfort and healing.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/52pingree?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Our Campfire of Faith** — Gerrit W. Gong (October 2018) · Reference
  With compassion, our Savior encourages and promises we can “press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men.” The doctrine of Christ, our Savior’s Atonement, and our whole-souled following of His covenant path can help us know His truths and make us free.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/our-campfire-of-faith?lang=eng&id=p42#p42

- **The Key of the Knowledge of God** — James E. Faust (October 2004) · Reference
  As the seed of Abraham, we have some obligations.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/10/the-key-of-the-knowledge-of-god?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **You Can’t Pet a Rattlesnake** — David E. Sorensen (April 2001) · Reference
  The power and freedom of forgiveness is real.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/you-can-t-pet-a-rattlesnake?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **Eternal Laws of Happiness** — Lynn A. Mickelsen (October 1995) · Reference
  “Thou shalt not bear false witness.” Teach your children to always tell the truth, to tell things as they really are, to build, to find the good in others, and to be positive and complimentary.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/eternal-laws-of-happiness?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Restored Truth** — M. Russell Ballard (October 1994) · Quote
  > “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free”
  Moroni urges us to go directly to the Source of Truth for answers to our questions.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/restored-truth?lang=eng&id=p47#p47

- **“By the Power of His Word Did They Cause Prisons to Tumble”** — James M. Paramore (October 1992) · Quote
  > ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free”
  Jesus came that man might have life and have it more abundantly.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/by-the-power-of-his-word-did-they-cause-prisons-to-tumble?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **“Settle This in Your Hearts”** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1992) · Alludes to
  Only when things begin to come into focus “with an eye single” do we see “things as they really are”!
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/settle-this-in-your-hearts?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **The Simplicity of Gospel Truths** — Robert L. Simpson (April 1984) · Alludes to
  And finally one of my very favorites: “And the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/04/the-simplicity-of-gospel-truths?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

- **The Practice of Truth** — J. Richard Clarke (April 1984) · Alludes to
  As Latter-day Saints, we are committed to the principles of truth.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/04/the-practice-of-truth?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Agency and Accountability** — Elaine Cannon (October 1983) · Quote
  > ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
  The scriptures remind us, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32.) Our job is to search for the full truth and apply it in our lives.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/10/agency-and-accountability?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **“This Is No Harm”** — Marvin J. Ashton (April 1982) · Quote
  > “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
  “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32.) No man will ever be totally free who is living a lie.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/this-is-no-harm?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

- **Blessings in Self-Reliance** — Mark E. Petersen (April 1981) · Quote
  > “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free”
  “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32), He declared—free from sin, free from addiction of all kinds, and free from the slavery of debt.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/blessings-in-self-reliance?lang=eng&id=p65#p65

- **Moral Values and Rewards** — Royden G. Derrick (April 1981) · Quote
  > “Know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
  During his ministry he said, “Know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/moral-values-and-rewards?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Our Thirtieth Anniversary as Latter-day Saints** — Derek A. Cuthbert (October 1980) · Alludes to
  Tenth, and finally, since being baptized into this wonderful restored Church of Jesus Christ, I have felt an inner peace, “the peace of God, which passeth all understanding” (Philip.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/our-thirtieth-anniversary-as-latter-day-saints?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **Testimony** — Franklin D. Richards (April 1974) · Quote
  > know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
  Jesus said, “… know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/testimony?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **You Are Different** — David B. Haight (October 1973) · Quote
  > “know the truth, and the truth shall make you free”
  Now to our young friends, you may feel at times that the Lord’s commandments restrict your freedom as compared with others.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/you-are-different?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **The Last Dispensation** — Alvin R. Dyer (April 1972) · Quote
  > ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
  Then came that period known as the Renaissance, which gave to men an inward longing for liberation of thought with the courage to face the evil forces that held them in subjection.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/the-last-dispensation?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **“I Was in Prison, and Ye Came unto Me”** — Victor L. Brown (October 1971) · Quote
  > ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free”?
  This freedom can only be found by accepting the divine plan and keeping the commandments of him who gave his life for each of us that we might find eternal life—even Jesus Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/i-was-in-prison-and-ye-came-unto-me?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

Eternal Truth

John C. Pingree Jr. October 2023 Sunday Afternoon Session

Truth helps us avoid deception, discern good from evil, receive protection, and find comfort and healing.

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Our Campfire of Faith

Gerrit W. Gong October 2018 Saturday Afternoon Session

With compassion, our Savior encourages and promises we can “press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men.” The doctrine of Christ, our Savior’s Atonement, and our whole-souled following of His covenant path can help us know His truths and make us free.

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The Key of the Knowledge of God

James E. Faust October 2004 Priesthood Session

As the seed of Abraham, we have some obligations.

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You Can’t Pet a Rattlesnake

David E. Sorensen April 2001 Priesthood Session

The power and freedom of forgiveness is real.

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Eternal Laws of Happiness

Lynn A. Mickelsen October 1995 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Thou shalt not bear false witness.” Teach your children to always tell the truth, to tell things as they really are, to build, to find the good in others, and to be positive and complimentary.

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Restored Truth

M. Russell Ballard October 1994 Sunday Morning Session

“Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free”

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“By the Power of His Word Did They Cause Prisons to Tumble”

James M. Paramore October 1992 Saturday Morning Session

ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free”

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“Settle This in Your Hearts”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1992 Sunday Morning Session

Only when things begin to come into focus “with an eye single” do we see “things as they really are”!

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The Simplicity of Gospel Truths

Robert L. Simpson April 1984 Sunday Morning Session

And finally one of my very favorites: “And the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32.)

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The Practice of Truth

J. Richard Clarke April 1984 Sunday Morning Session

As Latter-day Saints, we are committed to the principles of truth.

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Agency and Accountability

Elaine Cannon October 1983 General Women’s Meeting

ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

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“This Is No Harm”

Marvin J. Ashton April 1982 Saturday Morning Session

“Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

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Blessings in Self-Reliance

Mark E. Petersen April 1981 Sunday Morning Session

“Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free”

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Moral Values and Rewards

Royden G. Derrick April 1981 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

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Our Thirtieth Anniversary as Latter-day Saints

Derek A. Cuthbert October 1980 Saturday Afternoon Session

Tenth, and finally, since being baptized into this wonderful restored Church of Jesus Christ, I have felt an inner peace, “the peace of God, which passeth all understanding” (Philip.

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Testimony

Franklin D. Richards April 1974 Saturday Afternoon Session

know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

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You Are Different

David B. Haight October 1973 Friday Afternoon Session

“know the truth, and the truth shall make you free”

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The Last Dispensation

Alvin R. Dyer April 1972 Thursday Afternoon Session

ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

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“I Was in Prison, and Ye Came unto Me”

Victor L. Brown October 1971 Saturday Afternoon Session

ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free”?

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Jesus the Christ

Chapter 9: The Boy of Nazareth

James E. Talmage

Our knowledge of Jewish life in that age justifies the inference that the Boy was well taught in the law and the scriptures, for such was the rule.

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