Matthew 5:8

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Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

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- **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 Lord Looketh on the Heart** — Ronald M. Barcellos (October 2025) · Quote
  > “Blessed are the pure in heart,” He said, “for they shall see God.”
  Why is that so?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/14barcellos?lang=eng&id=p_hIPM4#p_hIPM4

- **Be an Example and a Light** — Thomas S. Monson (October 2015) · Quote
  > “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
  Finally, we are to be pure, which means that we are clean in body, mind, and spirit.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/be-an-example-and-a-light?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **We Believe in Being Chaste** — David A. Bednar (April 2013) · Alludes to
  “I can think of no blessings to be more fervently desired than those promised to the pure and the virtuous.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/we-believe-in-being-chaste?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **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

- **Opening Our Hearts** — Gerald N. Lund (April 2008) · Quote
  > “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
  In the Sermon on the Mount, the Savior said, “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” If something is pure, it is not polluted or tainted by things which do not belong to it.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/opening-our-hearts?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **A Tragic Evil among Us** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 2004) · Quote
  > “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God”
  Brethren, we can do better than this.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/10/a-tragic-evil-among-us?lang=eng&id=p36#p36

- **The Way to Perfection** — Royden G. Derrick (April 1989) · Quote
  > “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
  Step 6.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/04/the-way-to-perfection?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Without Guile** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (April 1988) · Quote
  > “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God”
  To be without guile is to be pure in heart—an essential virtue of those who would be counted among true followers of Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/without-guile?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Believers and Doers** — Mark E. Petersen (October 1982) · Quote
  > “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
  The Savior said, “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” (Matt.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/believers-and-doers?lang=eng&id=p42#p42

- **Trust in the Lord** — Marion G. Romney (April 1979) · Alludes to
  I can think of no blessings to be more fervently desired than those promised to the pure and the virtuous.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/trust-in-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

- **The Beatitudes and Our Perfection** — Royden G. Derrick (April 1977) · Quote
  > “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
  Being merciful to others leads to purity of heart, for the Savior said, “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” (Matt.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/04/the-beatitudes-and-our-perfection?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Come: Let Israel Build Zion** — Bruce R. McConkie (April 1977) · Quote
  > “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
  Each one of us can build up Zion in our own lives by being pure in heart.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/04/come-let-israel-build-zion?lang=eng&id=p54#p54

- **The Simplicity in Christ** — LeGrand Richards (October 1976) · Quote
  > blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
  You remember what Jesus said in the Beatitudes?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/the-simplicity-in-christ?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **Opposing Evil** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1975) · Quote
  > “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
  It is a matter of more than passing interest that the Lord, as he spoke to the multitude on the Mount, included this marvelous declaration: “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” (Matt.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/opposing-evil?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **The Beatitudes** — O. Leslie Stone (October 1974) · Quote
  > “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
  “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” (Matt.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/the-beatitudes?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **“Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery”** — Milton R. Hunter (April 1971) · Quote
  > “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
  Jesus also declared: “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” (Matt.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/thou-shalt-not-commit-adultery?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

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 Lord Looketh on the Heart

Ronald M. Barcellos October 2025 Saturday Morning Session

“Blessed are the pure in heart,” He said, “for they shall see God.”

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Be an Example and a Light

Thomas S. Monson October 2015 Sunday Morning Session

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”

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We Believe in Being Chaste

David A. Bednar April 2013 Saturday Afternoon Session

“I can think of no blessings to be more fervently desired than those promised to the pure and the virtuous.

Alludes to High confidence
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
Opening Our Hearts

Gerald N. Lund April 2008 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”

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A Tragic Evil among Us

Gordon B. Hinckley October 2004 Priesthood Session

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God”

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The Way to Perfection

Royden G. Derrick April 1989 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”

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Without Guile

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1988 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God”

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Believers and Doers

Mark E. Petersen October 1982 Saturday Morning Session

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”

Quote High confidence
Trust in the Lord

Marion G. Romney April 1979 Priesthood Session

I can think of no blessings to be more fervently desired than those promised to the pure and the virtuous.

Alludes to High confidence
The Beatitudes and Our Perfection

Royden G. Derrick April 1977 Sunday Morning Session

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”

Quote High confidence
Come: Let Israel Build Zion

Bruce R. McConkie April 1977 Welfare Services Session

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”

Quote High confidence
The Simplicity in Christ

LeGrand Richards October 1976 Saturday Afternoon Session

blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”

Quote High confidence
Opposing Evil

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1975 Saturday Morning Session

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”

Quote High confidence
The Beatitudes

O. Leslie Stone October 1974 Friday Afternoon Session

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”

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“Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery”

Milton R. Hunter April 1971 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”

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Topical Guide

Chastity, Chaste
Cleanliness
God, Presence of
God, Privilege of Seeing
Heart
Purity, Pure
See, Saw, Seen

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Beatitudes
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