Matthew 5:14

Verse 14

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Research

All High confidence Verified

- **Thou Art the Christ** — Amy A. Wright (April 2025) · Reference
  The Sermon on the Mount is decisively the most noteworthy discourse ever delivered, pioneering in its teachings.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/32wright?lang=eng&id=p_g4lmq#p_g4lmq

- **God’s Intent Is to Bring You Home** — Patrick Kearon (April 2024) · Reference
  Does this mean anything goes with regard to how we live our lives?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/45kearon?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Shipshape and Bristol Fashion: Be Temple Worthy—in Good Times and Bad Times** — Quentin L. Cook (October 2015) · Reference
  At the commencement of the Savior’s earthly ministry in Israel and later among the Nephites, the Savior addressed the issue of happiness both in this life and in eternity.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/shipshape-and-bristol-fashion-be-temple-worthy-in-good-times-and-bad-times?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **Ponder the Path of Thy Feet** — Thomas S. Monson (October 2014) · Reference
  Other instructions given to us by the Savior are at our fingertips, found in the holy scriptures.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/ponder-the-path-of-thy-feet?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **Never, Never, Never Give Up!** — Mary N. Cook (April 2010) · Alludes to
  Let me share with you the experience of Julie, a young woman who was able to face a challenge by following the promptings of the Holy Ghost.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/never-never-never-give-up?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **“Come, Follow Me”** — William W. Parmley (October 2003) · Alludes to
  Jesus both taught and exemplified many personal qualities which we should consider as we try to follow Him.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/come-follow-me?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Agency and Anger** — Lynn G. Robbins (April 1998) · Alludes to
  Nor can becoming angry be justified.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/agency-and-anger?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **The Beatitudes** — O. Leslie Stone (October 1974) · Alludes to
  Now, the first of the Beatitudes we find in Matthew 5, verse 3: “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/the-beatitudes?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **The Name by Which Ye Are Called** — B. Corey Cuvelier (October 2025) · Reference
  Jesus called His followers by many names: Disciples.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/52cuvelier?lang=eng&id=p_y3m5T#p_y3m5T

- **Spiritually Whole in Him** — Camille N. Johnson (April 2025) · Reference
  Indeed, “[we] are the light of the world.” The Savior declared:
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/14johnson?lang=eng&id=p_jjhKn#p_jjhKn

- **Lessons at the Well** — Susan H. Porter (April 2022) · Reference
  In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught His disciples, “Ye are the salt of the earth” and “Ye are the light of the world.” Later He compared the growth of the kingdom of heaven to leaven, “which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/32porter?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Bearers of Heavenly Light** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2017) · Reference
  Christ’s light brings hope, happiness, and healing of any spiritual wound or ailment.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/bearers-of-heavenly-light?lang=eng&id=p55#p55

- **That Our Light May Be a Standard for the Nations** — Benjamín De Hoyos (April 2017) · Alludes to
  “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 5:14–16).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/that-our-light-may-be-a-standard-for-the-nations?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **The Priesthood Man** — Henry B. Eyring (April 2014) · Reference
  “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/the-priesthood-man?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **What Thinks Christ of Me?** — Neil L. Andersen (April 2012) · Reference
  Even with His love for all mankind, Jesus reprovingly referred to some around Him as hypocrites, fools, and workers of iniquity.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/what-thinks-christ-of-me?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Unselfish Service** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2009) · Alludes to
  Unfortunately, some Latter-day Saints seem to forgo unselfish service to others, choosing instead to fix their priorities on the standards and values of the world.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/unselfish-service?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **He Slumbers Not, nor Sleeps** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 1983) · Alludes to
  This must be the foundation of our instruction: love of God and love for and service to others—neighbors, family, and all with whom we have association.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/he-slumbers-not-nor-sleeps?lang=eng&id=p43#p43

- **Five Million Members—A Milestone and Not a Summit** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 1982) · Alludes to
  If we as a people will walk with integrity, will be honest and moral in our actions, will put into our lives the simple and basic and wonderful principle of the Golden Rule, others will be led to inquire and learn.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/five-million-members-a-milestone-and-not-a-summit?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **Send Missionaries from Every Nation** — Yoshihiko Kikuchi (October 1979) · Alludes to
  Oh, how I appreciate my own missionaries who taught me the most glorious message that we can hear.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/10/send-missionaries-from-every-nation?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **The Heritage of Royal Families** — Royden G. Derrick (April 1979) · Alludes to
  “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matt.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/the-heritage-of-royal-families?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

- **Let Your Light So Shine** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (October 1978) · Alludes to
  “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matt.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/let-your-light-so-shine?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **The Importance of Reputation** — O. Leslie Stone (October 1975) · Alludes to
  “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matt.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/the-importance-of-reputation?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **A City Set upon a Hill** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1974) · Alludes to
  “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matt.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/a-city-set-upon-a-hill?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

Thou Art the Christ

Amy A. Wright April 2025 Saturday Evening Session

The Sermon on the Mount is decisively the most noteworthy discourse ever delivered, pioneering in its teachings.

Reference Verified
God’s Intent Is to Bring You Home

Patrick Kearon April 2024 Sunday Morning Session

Does this mean anything goes with regard to how we live our lives?

Reference Verified
Shipshape and Bristol Fashion: Be Temple Worthy—in Good Times and Bad Times

Quentin L. Cook October 2015 Saturday Morning Session

At the commencement of the Savior’s earthly ministry in Israel and later among the Nephites, the Savior addressed the issue of happiness both in this life and in eternity.

Reference Verified
Ponder the Path of Thy Feet

Thomas S. Monson October 2014 Sunday Morning Session

Other instructions given to us by the Savior are at our fingertips, found in the holy scriptures.

Reference Verified
Never, Never, Never Give Up!

Mary N. Cook April 2010 General Young Women Meeting

Let me share with you the experience of Julie, a young woman who was able to face a challenge by following the promptings of the Holy Ghost.

Alludes to High confidence
“Come, Follow Me”

William W. Parmley October 2003 Sunday Afternoon Session

Jesus both taught and exemplified many personal qualities which we should consider as we try to follow Him.

Alludes to High confidence
Agency and Anger

Lynn G. Robbins April 1998 Sunday Afternoon Session

Nor can becoming angry be justified.

Alludes to High confidence
The Beatitudes

O. Leslie Stone October 1974 Friday Afternoon Session

Now, the first of the Beatitudes we find in Matthew 5, verse 3: “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Alludes to High confidence
The Name by Which Ye Are Called

B. Corey Cuvelier October 2025 Sunday Afternoon Session

Jesus called His followers by many names: Disciples.

Reference Verified
Spiritually Whole in Him

Camille N. Johnson April 2025 Saturday Morning Session

Indeed, “[we] are the light of the world.” The Savior declared:

Reference Verified
Lessons at the Well

Susan H. Porter April 2022 Women’s Session

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught His disciples, “Ye are the salt of the earth” and “Ye are the light of the world.” Later He compared the growth of the kingdom of heaven to leaven, “which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.”

Reference Verified
Bearers of Heavenly Light

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2017 General Priesthood Session

Christ’s light brings hope, happiness, and healing of any spiritual wound or ailment.

Reference Verified
That Our Light May Be a Standard for the Nations

Benjamín De Hoyos April 2017 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 5:14–16).

Alludes to High confidence
The Priesthood Man

Henry B. Eyring April 2014 Priesthood Session

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

Reference Verified
What Thinks Christ of Me?

Neil L. Andersen April 2012 Sunday Afternoon Session

Even with His love for all mankind, Jesus reprovingly referred to some around Him as hypocrites, fools, and workers of iniquity.

Reference Verified
Unselfish Service

Dallin H. Oaks April 2009 Sunday Afternoon Session

Unfortunately, some Latter-day Saints seem to forgo unselfish service to others, choosing instead to fix their priorities on the standards and values of the world.

Alludes to High confidence
He Slumbers Not, nor Sleeps

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1983 Saturday Morning Session

This must be the foundation of our instruction: love of God and love for and service to others—neighbors, family, and all with whom we have association.

Alludes to High confidence
Five Million Members—A Milestone and Not a Summit

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1982 Sunday Morning Session

If we as a people will walk with integrity, will be honest and moral in our actions, will put into our lives the simple and basic and wonderful principle of the Golden Rule, others will be led to inquire and learn.

Alludes to High confidence
Send Missionaries from Every Nation

Yoshihiko Kikuchi October 1979 Saturday Afternoon Session

Oh, how I appreciate my own missionaries who taught me the most glorious message that we can hear.

Alludes to High confidence
The Heritage of Royal Families

Royden G. Derrick April 1979 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matt.

Alludes to High confidence
Let Your Light So Shine

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1978 Priesthood Session

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matt.

Alludes to High confidence
The Importance of Reputation

O. Leslie Stone October 1975 Saturday Morning Session

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matt.

Alludes to High confidence
A City Set upon a Hill

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1974 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matt.

Alludes to High confidence

Matthew 5:14

Thou Art the Christ

God’s Intent Is to Bring You Home

Shipshape and Bristol Fashion: Be Temple Worthy—in Good Times and Bad Times

Ponder the Path of Thy Feet

Never, Never, Never Give Up!

“Come, Follow Me”

Agency and Anger

The Beatitudes

The Name by Which Ye Are Called

Spiritually Whole in Him

Lessons at the Well

Bearers of Heavenly Light

That Our Light May Be a Standard for the Nations

The Priesthood Man

What Thinks Christ of Me?

Unselfish Service

He Slumbers Not, nor Sleeps

Five Million Members—A Milestone and Not a Summit

Send Missionaries from Every Nation

The Heritage of Royal Families

Let Your Light So Shine

The Importance of Reputation

A City Set upon a Hill

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