2 Nephi 6–10

2024 · Week 8

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Relevant conference talks

  1. Ministering—“That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You” Ministering—“That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You”

    Kristin M. Yee April 2026

    The Savior shows us the ultimate individuality of God’s love through His atoning sacrifice and the divine capacity He has to heal and minister to you and me on an intimate level.

  2. Because of Jesus Christ Because of Jesus Christ

    Dale G. Renlund April 2026

    Third, Jesus Christ understands our challenges, having taken on not only our sins but also our griefs, sicknesses, and frailties.

  3. I Glory in My Jesus I Glory in My Jesus

    Aaron T. Hall April 2026

    I glory in our Deliverer.

  4. Keys, Covenants, and Easter Keys, Covenants, and Easter

    Quentin L. Cook April 2026

    It is my witness that His Atonement accomplished His Father’s plan of salvation and provides the way for everyone who has ever lived to be free of death unconditionally and free of sin on condition of repentance.

  5. Be Reconciled to God Be Reconciled to God

    Kelly R. Johnson October 2025

    As taught in the scriptures, we are free to act for ourselves, “to choose the way of everlasting death or the way of eternal life.” But if we are not diligent, this freedom to act for ourselves may lead to a loss of alignment with the will of God.

  6. “Lovest Thou Me?” “Lovest Thou Me?”

    Steven C. Barlow October 2025

    Heavenly Father gave us agency to inspire us to want to choose Him.

  7. They Are Their Own Judges They Are Their Own Judges

    David A. Bednar October 2025

    I am intrigued by Moroni’s use of the word “pleasing” to describe the Final Judgment.

  8. Taking on the Name of Jesus Christ Taking on the Name of Jesus Christ

    Dale G. Renlund October 2025

    Closely related to identification is another parallel—remembrance.

  9. And We Talk of Christ And We Talk of Christ

    Gary E. Stevenson April 2025

    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

  10. Seek Him with All Your Heart Seek Him with All Your Heart

    L. Todd Budge October 2024

    In other words, even though our salvation depends on returning to Him often and resting from the cares of the world, we do not.

  11. Integrity: A Christlike Attribute Integrity: A Christlike Attribute

    Jack N. Gerard April 2024

    May we reconcile ourselves “to the will of God” and develop the Christlike attribute of integrity.

  12. All Things for Our Good All Things for Our Good

    Gerrit W. Gong April 2024

    Jesus Christ’s Atonement can deliver and redeem us from sin.

  13. Be One with Christ Be One with Christ

    Quentin L. Cook April 2024

    Grandpa referred to the Savior as the “Keeper of the Gate,” a reference to 2 Nephi 9:41.

  14. The Powerful, Virtuous Cycle of the Doctrine of Christ The Powerful, Virtuous Cycle of the Doctrine of Christ

    Dale G. Renlund April 2024

    Comparing ourselves to others can lead us to make pernicious errors, especially if we conclude that we are more righteous than those who are struggling.

  15. Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ

    Brian K. Taylor April 2024

    This phrase “swallowed up” deeply moves me.

  16. Covenants and Responsibilities Covenants and Responsibilities

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2024

    What I have said about covenants being a foundation for the regulation of individual lives applies particularly to religious covenants.

  17. The Sealing Power The Sealing Power

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2023

    It has been prophesied since at least the days of Isaiah that in the latter days, the Lord’s ancient covenant people, the house of Israel, should be “gathered in from their long dispersion, from the isles of the sea, and from the four parts of the earth” and restored to “the lands of their inheritance.” President Russell M.

  18. The Power of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Every Day The Power of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Every Day

    Joaquin E. Costa October 2023

    The prophet Jacob taught, “And he cometh into the world that he may save all men if they will hearken unto his voice; for behold, he suffereth the pains of all men, yea, the pains of every living creature, both men, women, and children, who belong to the family of Adam.”

  19. Eternal Truth Eternal Truth

    John C. Pingree Jr. October 2023

    I know that God is our Heavenly Father.

  20. Think Celestial! Think Celestial!

    Russell M. Nelson October 2023

    As I have wrestled with the intense pain caused by my recent injury, I have felt even deeper appreciation for Jesus Christ and the incomprehensible gift of His Atonement.

  21. That They Might Know Thee That They Might Know Thee

    Jonathan S. Schmitt October 2022

    Fourth, Jesus is the Holy One of Israel.

  22. Following Jesus: Being a Peacemaker Following Jesus: Being a Peacemaker

    Neil L. Andersen April 2022

    First, our Heavenly Father has given each individual his or her moral agency, with the ability to choose one’s own path.

  23. He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings: He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings:

    Patrick Kearon April 2022

    Those who abuse and who seek to hide their grievous sins may get away with it for a time.

  24. Valiant Discipleship in the Latter Days Valiant Discipleship in the Latter Days

    Jörg Klebingat April 2022

    So what about us?

  25. Come into the Fold of God Come into the Fold of God

    Randy D. Funk April 2022

    Second: Because of Christ’s Resurrection, all will be resurrected.

  26. The Love of God The Love of God

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2021

    The way of the world, as you know, is anti-Christ, or “anything but Christ.” Our day is a replay of Book of Mormon history in which charismatic figures pursue unrighteous dominion over others, celebrate sexual license, and promote accumulating wealth as the object of our existence.

  27. Addressing Mental Health Addressing Mental Health

    Erich W. Kopischke October 2021

    To combat such deception, it is important to remember that “the Savior loves each of His Father’s children.

  28. Hold Up Your Light Hold Up Your Light

    Marcus B. Nash October 2021

    You see, you and I know that we lived as children of our Heavenly Father before coming to this earth and that the earth was created for the purpose of giving each person the opportunity to obtain a body, gain experience, learn, and grow in order to receive eternal life—which is God’s life.

  29. Remember Thy Suffering Saints, O Our God Remember Thy Suffering Saints, O Our God

    Anthony D. Perkins October 2021

    The Book of Mormon teaches that Jesus Christ would “take upon him” our pains, sicknesses, and infirmities so He can succor us.

  30. Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ

    Sean Douglas October 2021

    Ruby’s recovery has been miraculous, and she continues to be happy.

  31. Essential Conversations Essential Conversations

    Joy D. Jones April 2021

    As I look back, there were times when my husband and I felt like drill instructors in our earnestness to help our children live the gospel of Jesus Christ.

  32. Ye Shall Be Free Ye Shall Be Free

    Thierry K. Mutombo April 2021

    After over 200 years, many still seek the truths needed to become free of some of the traditions and the lies that the adversary spreads throughout the world.

  33. Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul

    Ulisses Soares April 2021

    Christ graciously fulfilled the will of the Father through His infinite and merciful sacrifice.

  34. Light Cleaveth unto Light Light Cleaveth unto Light

    Timothy J. Dyches April 2021

    I bear witness that Jesus Christ fulfilled Heavenly Father’s plan as our Savior and our Redeemer; He is our light, our life, and our way.

  35. Ensuring a Righteous Judgment Ensuring a Righteous Judgment

    James R. Rasband April 2020

    What exactly does a “righteous judgment” require?

  36. An Especially Noble Calling An Especially Noble Calling

    Joy D. Jones April 2020

    President Nelson said, “I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation.” Our prophet’s words are continually with me as I contemplate women’s ability to step forward.

  37. A Living Witness of the Living Christ A Living Witness of the Living Christ

    Gérald Caussé April 2020

    The Atonement of Jesus Christ is a free gift offered to all who have lived, who currently live, and who will live on the earth.

  38. The Message, the Meaning, and the Multitude The Message, the Meaning, and the Multitude

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2019

    Consider the swirl of bold initiatives and new announcements in the Church in these recent months.

  39. The Joy of the Saints The Joy of the Saints

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2019

    This is a day of sometimes merciless attacks in social media and in person against those who seek to uphold the Lord’s standard in dress, entertainment, and sexual purity.

  40. Behold the Lamb of God Behold the Lamb of God

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2019

    After expulsion from the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve faced a devastating future.

  41. We Can Do Better and Be Better We Can Do Better and Be Better

    Russell M. Nelson April 2019

    Nothing is more liberating, more ennobling, or more crucial to our individual progression than is a regular, daily focus on repentance.

  42. Abound with Blessings Abound with Blessings

    Dale G. Renlund April 2019

    The principle of activating blessings that flow from God is eternal.

  43. Cleansed by Repentance Cleansed by Repentance

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2019

    The judgment most commonly described in the scriptures is the Final Judgment that follows the Resurrection (see 2 Nephi 9:15).

  44. Good Shepherd, Lamb of God Good Shepherd, Lamb of God

    Gerrit W. Gong April 2019

    Brothers and sisters, Jesus Christ is our perfect Good Shepherd.

  45. Lift Up Your Head and Rejoice Lift Up Your Head and Rejoice

    M. Joseph Brough October 2018

    Forgiving those who may have caused our hard thing and reconciling “[our]selves to the will of God” can be very difficult.

  46. Believe, Love, Do Believe, Love, Do

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2018

    For some, the act of believing is difficult.

  47. Taking upon Ourselves the Name of Jesus Christ Taking upon Ourselves the Name of Jesus Christ

    Robert C. Gay October 2018

    God will work wonders among us as we sanctify ourselves.

  48. Choose You This Day Choose You This Day

    Dale G. Renlund October 2018

    Christ’s advocacy is, at least in part, to remind us that He has paid for our sins and that no one is excluded from the reach of God’s mercy.

  49. Am I a Child of God? Am I a Child of God?

    Brian K. Taylor April 2018

    After several months, Jen was finally able to complete the task every day.

  50. The Plan and the Proclamation The Plan and the Proclamation

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2017

    The Book of Mormon often uses this image of the opposition of “the world.” Nephi prophesied the ultimate destruction of “those who are built up to become popular in the eyes of the world, and those who seek … the things of the world” (1 Nephi 22:23; see also 2 Nephi 9:30).

  51. The Eternal Everyday The Eternal Everyday

    Quentin L. Cook October 2017

    The Savior’s example of humility and sacrifice for all mankind is the most profound event in history.

  52. Essential Truths—Our Need to Act Essential Truths—Our Need to Act

    Adilson de Paula Parrella October 2017

    Jacob explained, “O how great the goodness of our God, who prepareth a way for our escape from the grasp of this awful monster; yea, that monster, death and hell, which I call the death of the body, and also the death of the spirit.”

  53. The Beauty of Holiness The Beauty of Holiness

    Carol F. McConkie April 2017

    Sisters, come to the temple.

  54. Our Father’s Glorious Plan Our Father’s Glorious Plan

    Weatherford T. Clayton April 2017

    There is so much more to our existence than just what happens between birth and death.

  55. O How Great the Plan of Our God! O How Great the Plan of Our God!

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2016

    Someday “every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess” that God’s ways are just and His plan is perfect.

  56. The Doctrine of Christ The Doctrine of Christ

    Brian K. Ashton October 2016

    Through repentance we become submissive and obedient to God’s will.

  57. Lest Thou Forget Lest Thou Forget

    Ronald A. Rasband October 2016

    Each of us must first strengthen ourselves spiritually and then strengthen those around us.

  58. And There Shall Be No More Death And There Shall Be No More Death

    Paul V. Johnson April 2016

    After resurrection, the spirit will never again be separated from the body because the Savior’s Resurrection brought total victory over death.

  59. Discovering the Divinity Within Discovering the Divinity Within

    Rosemary M. Wixom October 2015

    I promise that as you seek to discover the depth of the divine nature that lies within you, you will begin to further magnify your precious gift.

  60. The Pleasing Word of God The Pleasing Word of God

    Francisco J. Viñas October 2015

    The pleasing word of God invites us to use the power of the Atonement of Christ to apply it to ourselves and become reconciled with His will—and not with the will of the devil and the flesh—so we, through His grace, can be saved (see 2 Nephi 10:24–25).

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

    Quentin L. Cook October 2015

    The prophet Lehi declared, “If there be no righteousness there be no happiness.”

  62. Meeting the Challenges of Today’s World Meeting the Challenges of Today’s World

    Robert D. Hales October 2015

    Education prepares you for better employment opportunities.

  63. Strengthened by the Atonement of Jesus Christ Strengthened by the Atonement of Jesus Christ

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2015

    Alma described this part of the Savior’s Atonement: “And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people” (Alma 7:11; also see 2 Nephi 9:21).

  64. Remembering in Whom We Have Trusted Remembering in Whom We Have Trusted

    Allen D. Haynie October 2015

    The scriptures teach that every individual must “be judged according to the holy judgment of God.” On that day there will be no opportunity to hide among a larger group or point to others as an excuse for our being unclean.

  65. Therefore They Hushed Their Fears Therefore They Hushed Their Fears

    David A. Bednar April 2015

    Please note that godly fear is linked inextricably to an understanding of the Final Judgment and our individual accountability for our desires, thoughts, words, and acts (see Mosiah 4:30).

  66. Latter-day Saints Keep on Trying Latter-day Saints Keep on Trying

    Dale G. Renlund April 2015

    In His mercy, God promises forgiveness when we repent and turn from wickedness—so much so that our sins will not even be mentioned to us.

  67. The Lord Is My Light The Lord Is My Light

    Quentin L. Cook April 2015

    In this Easter season we reflect upon and rejoice in the redemption provided by our Savior, Jesus Christ.

  68. Where Justice, Love, and Mercy Meet Where Justice, Love, and Mercy Meet

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2015

    As one of His ordained witnesses, I declare this Easter morning that Jesus of Nazareth was and is that Savior of the world, the “last Adam,” the Author and Finisher of our faith, the Alpha and Omega of eternal life.

  69. Be Fruitful, Multiply, and Subdue the Earth Be Fruitful, Multiply, and Subdue the Earth

    Joseph W. Sitati April 2015

    The challenges facing human society today, including immorality, pornography, armed conflict, pollution, substance abuse, and poverty, flourish because many in the world have turned themselves over by choice “to the will of the devil and the flesh” rather than to the will of God.

  70. Which Way Do You Face? Which Way Do You Face?

    Lynn G. Robbins October 2014

    Trying to please others before pleasing God is inverting the first and second great commandments (see Matthew 22:37–39).

  71. Where Your Treasure Is Where Your Treasure Is

    Michael John U. Teh April 2014

    How do we make sure that we are not drawn down this path?

  72. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2014

    Therefore, there is a resurrection and a final judgment for all.

  73. Decisions for Eternity Decisions for Eternity

    Russell M. Nelson October 2013

    My dear brothers and sisters, each day is a day of decision, and our decisions determine our destiny.

  74. The Savior Wants to Forgive The Savior Wants to Forgive

    Craig A. Cardon April 2013

    In this forgiveness we see the enabling and the redeeming power of the Atonement harmoniously and graciously applied.

  75. Redemption Redemption

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2013

    The Savior’s suffering in Gethsemane and His agony on the cross redeem us from sin by satisfying the demands that justice has upon us.

  76. Thanks Be to God Thanks Be to God

    Russell M. Nelson April 2012

    Central to God’s eternal plan is the mission of His Son, Jesus Christ.

  77. To Hold Sacred To Hold Sacred

    Paul B. Pieper April 2012

    But “there is an opposition in all things” (2 Nephi 2:11).

  78. It Is Better to Look Up It Is Better to Look Up

    Carl B. Cook October 2011

    So how will He lead us today?

  79. The Book of Mormon—a Book from God The Book of Mormon—a Book from God

    Tad R. Callister October 2011

    Again and again the Book of Mormon acts as a confirming, clarifying, unifying witness of the doctrines taught in the Bible so that there is only “one Lord, one faith, one baptism.” For example, some people are confused as to whether baptism is essential for salvation, even though the Savior declared to Nicodemus, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God” (John 3:5).

  80. The Atonement Covers All Pain The Atonement Covers All Pain

    Kent F. Richards April 2011

    “He suffereth the pains of all men, yea, the pains of every living creature, both men, women, and children.”

  81. Called to Be Saints Called to Be Saints

    Benjamín De Hoyos April 2011

    “And whoso knocketh, to him will he open” (2 Nephi 9:41–42).

  82. Stay on the Path Stay on the Path

    Rosemary M. Wixom October 2010

    Jacob said, “O how great the plan of our God!” The Savior has “marked the path and led the way.” I testify that as we hold on to our children and follow the Savior’s lead, we will all return to our heavenly home and be safe in our Heavenly Father’s arms.

  83. Agency: Essential to the Plan of Life Agency: Essential to the Plan of Life

    Robert D. Hales October 2010

    Today the only power Satan and his followers have is the power to tempt and try us.

  84. Rest unto Your Souls Rest unto Your Souls

    Per G. Malm October 2010

    It is, however, a day of probation, but it is also a day of opportunities when we choose to follow the invitation to not waste the days of our probation (see 2 Nephi 9:27).

  85. “Daughters in My Kingdom”: The History and Work of Relief Society “Daughters in My Kingdom”: The History and Work of Relief Society

    Julie B. Beck October 2010

    Our understanding of our historical purpose helps women learn to prioritize properly so they will “not spend money for that which is of no worth, nor [their] labor for that which cannot satisfy.” Relief Society has always had the responsibility to do as the Apostle Paul taught—to teach young women to be sober, discreet, and chaste and to teach those who are married to love their husbands, love their children, and strengthen their homes.

  86. Turn to the Lord Turn to the Lord

    Donald L. Hallstrom April 2010

    His most exemplary act, the Atonement, required Jesus to descend “below all things” (D&C 88:6) and suffer “the pains of all men” (2 Nephi 9:21).

  87. We Follow Jesus Christ We Follow Jesus Christ

    Quentin L. Cook April 2010

    The Savior subsequently accomplished the Atonement.

  88. “Repent … That I May Heal You” “Repent … That I May Heal You”

    Neil L. Andersen October 2009

    We have each felt to some extent these spiritual arms around us.

  89. Two Principles for Any Economy Two Principles for Any Economy

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2009

    Work can be ennobling and fulfilling, but remember Jacob’s warning not to “spend … your labor for that which cannot satisfy.” If we devote ourselves to the pursuit of worldly wealth and the glitter of public recognition at the expense of our families and our spiritual growth, we will discover soon enough that we have made a fool’s bargain.

  90. Stewardship—a Sacred Trust Stewardship—a Sacred Trust

    Quentin L. Cook October 2009

    With respect to our stewardship for our families, some have taught that when we report to the Savior and He asks us to give an account of our earthly responsibilities, two important inquiries will relate to our families.

  91. Becoming Provident Providers Temporally and Spiritually Becoming Provident Providers Temporally and Spiritually

    Robert D. Hales April 2009

    With all the love I have in me and with the Savior’s love through me, I invite you to come unto Him and hear His words: “Wherefore, do not spend money for that which is of no worth, nor your labor for that which cannot satisfy.

  92. Our Father’s Plan—Big Enough for All His Children Our Father’s Plan—Big Enough for All His Children

    Quentin L. Cook April 2009

    At death, righteous spirits live in a temporary state called paradise.

  93. Come unto Him Come unto Him

    Neil L. Andersen April 2009

    The revelations tell of a great gathering that will take place (see 2 Nephi 10:7–8; 3 Nephi 16:5).

  94. Be of Good Cheer Be of Good Cheer

    Thomas S. Monson April 2009

    From the holy scriptures we read, “Behold, the righteous, the saints of the Holy One of Israel, they who have believed in [Him], they who have endured the crosses of the world, … they shall inherit the kingdom of God, … and their joy shall be full forever.”

  95. Celestial Marriage Celestial Marriage

    Russell M. Nelson October 2008

    My beloved brethren and sisters, I am deeply grateful for each of you.

  96. Scriptural Witnesses Scriptural Witnesses

    Russell M. Nelson October 2007

    Love for the Book of Mormon expands one’s love for the Bible and vice versa.

  97. Three Goals to Guide You Three Goals to Guide You

    Thomas S. Monson October 2007

    “But to be learned is good if they hearken unto the counsels of God.”

  98. He Heals the Heavy Laden He Heals the Heavy Laden

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2006

    The Savior teaches that we will have tribulation in the world, but we should “be of good cheer” because He has “overcome the world” (John 16:33).

  99. The Atonement Can Clean, Reclaim, and Sanctify Our Lives The Atonement Can Clean, Reclaim, and Sanctify Our Lives

    Shayne M. Bowen October 2006

    Also speaking of the Atonement, Jacob, the brother of Nephi, taught: “Wherefore, it must needs be an infinite atonement—save it should be an infinite atonement this corruption could not put on incorruption.

  100. The Gathering of Scattered Israel The Gathering of Scattered Israel

    Russell M. Nelson October 2006

    Six years later the Kirtland Temple was dedicated.

  101. “I Will Remember Your Sins No More” “I Will Remember Your Sins No More”

    Boyd K. Packer April 2006

    Christ is the Creator, the Healer.

  102. Broken Things to Mend Broken Things to Mend

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2006

    My beloved friends, I know of no other way for us to succeed or to be safe amid life’s many pitfalls and problems.

  103. The Great Plan of Happiness The Great Plan of Happiness

    Earl C. Tingey April 2006

    Alma refers to the Atonement as “the great plan of happiness.” I shall use that phrase to describe the beautiful doctrine we know as the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

  104. All Men Everywhere All Men Everywhere

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2006

    “He suffereth the pains of all … , both men, women, and children.

  105. True Happiness: A Conscious Decision True Happiness: A Conscious Decision

    Benjamín De Hoyos October 2005

    Some years ago while I was serving as a mission president, my wife, Evelia, witnessed a touching scene of happiness when she saw a faithful family enter the chapel.

  106. Spiritual Preparedness: Start Early and Be Steady Spiritual Preparedness: Start Early and Be Steady

    Henry B. Eyring October 2005

    “Wherefore, may God raise you from death by the power of the resurrection, and also from everlasting death by the power of the atonement, that ye may be received into the eternal kingdom of God, that ye may praise him through grace divine.

  107. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ—Plain and Precious Things The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ—Plain and Precious Things

    Boyd K. Packer April 2005

    I read, “Now these are the words, and ye may liken them unto you and unto all men” (2 Nephi 11:8; emphasis added; see also 1 Nephi 19:23–24; 2 Nephi 6:5; 11:2).

  108. Now Is the Time to Prepare Now Is the Time to Prepare

    Russell M. Nelson April 2005

    Yet many do procrastinate.

  109. Pornography Pornography

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2005

    Patrons of pornography also lose the companionship of the Spirit.

  110. Peace of Conscience and Peace of Mind Peace of Conscience and Peace of Mind

    Richard G. Scott October 2004

    I testify that of all the necessary steps to repentance, the most critically important is for you to have a conviction that forgiveness comes in and through Jesus Christ.

  111. A Tragic Evil among Us A Tragic Evil among Us

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 2004

    Let any who may be in the grip of this vise get upon their knees in the privacy of their closet and plead with the Lord for help to free them from this evil monster.

  112. Choose You This Day Choose You This Day

    Thomas S. Monson October 2004

    The scriptures tell us that we are free to act for ourselves, “to choose the way of everlasting death or the way of eternal life.”

  113. The Atonement: All for All The Atonement: All for All

    Bruce C. Hafen April 2004

    What possible pearl could be worth such a price—for Him and for us?

  114. Are You a Saint? Are You a Saint?

    Quentin L. Cook October 2003

    What does it mean to be a Saint?

  115. How Choice a Seer! How Choice a Seer!

    Neal A. Maxwell October 2003

    Jesus, who performed the “infinite atonement,” thereby suffered infinitely and is a fully comprehending Savior, having “descended below all things” and “comprehended all things” (2 Nephi 9:7; D&C 88:6).

  116. Loyalty Loyalty

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 2003

    This is His work.

  117. I Believe I Can, I Knew I Could I Believe I Can, I Knew I Could

    James E. Faust October 2002

    In preparing for the time when we will account to the Lord for our own personal priesthood stewardship, where will we be?

  118. Faith Obedience Faith Obedience

    R. Conrad Schultz April 2002

    “O that cunning plan of the evil one!

  119. How Firm Our Foundation How Firm Our Foundation

    Russell M. Nelson April 2002

    Before the foundation of the earth, the plan of salvation was prepared.

  120. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ

    Boyd K. Packer October 2001

    The certainty of life after death;

  121. “The Touch of the Master’s Hand” “The Touch of the Master’s Hand”

    Boyd K. Packer April 2001

    A harrow is a frame with spikes through it.

  122. Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings

    Russell M. Nelson April 2001

    Under President Gordon B.

  123. Building a Community of Saints Building a Community of Saints

    L. Tom Perry April 2001

    There are verses in our modern scripture that make special mention of the importance of secular and spiritual learning.

  124. You Can’t Pet a Rattlesnake You Can’t Pet a Rattlesnake

    David E. Sorensen April 2001

    If you or someone you know has been poisoned spiritually, there is a spiritual snakebite kit.

  125. “Plow in Hope” “Plow in Hope”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 2001

    Several scriptures describe the essence of Christ’s glorious and rescuing Atonement, including a breathtaking autobiographical verse confiding, “Would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink” (D&C 19:18).

  126. The Path to Peace and Joy The Path to Peace and Joy

    Richard G. Scott October 2000

    “And he commandeth all men that they must repent, and be baptized in his name, having perfect faith in the Holy One of Israel, or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God.”

  127. The Challenge to Become The Challenge to Become

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2000

    The prophet Nephi describes the Final Judgment in terms of what we have become: “And if their works have been filthiness they must needs be filthy; and if they be filthy it must needs be that they cannot dwell in the kingdom of God” (1 Ne.

  128. The Tugs and Pulls of the World The Tugs and Pulls of the World

    Neal A. Maxwell October 2000

    But why covet wealth anyway, if we only “spend money for that which is of no worth … [and] which cannot satisfy”?

  129. “Ye Are the Temple of God” “Ye Are the Temple of God”

    Boyd K. Packer October 2000

    If you choose that course, the fountains of life may dry up.

  130. Stand Tall and Stand Together Stand Tall and Stand Together

    Sheri L. Dew October 2000

    By the time I turned 12, I was a 5-foot 10-inch social disaster.

  131. Resurrection Resurrection

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2000

    In our eternal journey, the resurrection is the mighty milepost that signifies the end of mortality and the beginning of immortality.

  132. Keep an Eternal Perspective Keep an Eternal Perspective

    Jay E. Jensen April 2000

    After the prodigal son had lost all, “he came to himself, [and] he said, … I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee” (Luke 15:17–18).

  133. “Are You Still Here?” “Are You Still Here?”

    Gary J. Coleman April 2000

    Because our Heavenly Father loves us, He has prepared a plan for us as we live here in mortality.

  134. Content with the Things Allotted unto Us Content with the Things Allotted unto Us

    Neal A. Maxwell April 2000

    The justice and mercy of God will have been so demonstrably perfect that at the Final Judgment there will be no complaints, including from those who once questioned what God had allotted in the mortal framework (see 2 Ne.

  135. The Creation The Creation

    Russell M. Nelson April 2000

    The entire Creation was planned by God.

  136. Growing into the Priesthood Growing into the Priesthood

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1999

    God’s love is complete and without limit for you and for all mankind.

  137. Hope, an Anchor of the Soul Hope, an Anchor of the Soul

    James E. Faust October 1999

    In my opinion, there has never been in the history of this Church a reason for so much hope for the future of the Church and its members worldwide.

  138. Our Destiny Our Destiny

    L. Aldin Porter October 1999

    “For as death hath passed upon all men, to fulfil the merciful plan of the great Creator, there must needs be a power of resurrection, and the resurrection must needs come unto man by reason of the fall; and the fall came by reason of transgression; and because man became fallen they were cut off from the presence of the Lord” (2 Ne.

  139. A Testimony of the Book of Mormon A Testimony of the Book of Mormon

    Russell M. Nelson October 1999

    Not so with the Book of Mormon.

  140. A Voice of Warning A Voice of Warning

    Henry B. Eyring October 1998

    And then from Jacob this encouragement to meet your obligation to testify, as you must, that the choice to be taught by the missionaries is to enter the way toward eternal life, the greatest of all the gifts of God: “Therefore, cheer up your hearts, and remember that ye are free to act for yourselves—to choose the way of everlasting death or the way of eternal life” (2 Ne.

  141. Today Determines Tomorrow Today Determines Tomorrow

    Thomas S. Monson October 1998

    I believe it was more than coincidence that my wife and I would be on the cruise vessel at that particular time and in that particular area of the deck, sitting next to a man we never before had met.

  142. Standing for Truth and Right Standing for Truth and Right

    M. Russell Ballard October 1997

    The Book of Mormon teaches that the devil is the “author of all sin” and the founder of these secret combinations.

  143. The Weightier Matters of the Law: Judgment, Mercy, and Faith The Weightier Matters of the Law: Judgment, Mercy, and Faith

    James E. Faust October 1997

    Those who extend judgment, mercy, faith, and forgiveness exhibit a greatness of soul and mind consistent with the spirit of the Lord’s teachings and example.

  144. “True to the Truth” “True to the Truth”

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1997

    At some future day, you and I will each hear the voice of the Lord calling us forward to render an account of our mortal stewardship.

  145. Gratitude Gratitude

    Jerald L. Taylor April 1997

    Jesus Christ is the judge of all: “The keeper of the gate is the Holy One of Israel; and he employeth no servant there; and there is none other way save it be by the gate” (2 Ne.

  146. Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer

    Richard G. Scott April 1997

    I testify that the Lord came “into the world that he may save all men if they will hearken unto his voice,” that He suffered “the pains of all men,” and that He was crucified “that the resurrection might pass upon all men, that all might stand before him at the great and judgment day.” I witness that “he commandeth all men that they must repent, and be baptized in his name, having perfect faith in [Him], … or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God.” Repent, be baptized, and have perfect f...

  147. Endure and Be Lifted Up Endure and Be Lifted Up

    Russell M. Nelson April 1997

    “Blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my Zion … , for they shall have the gift and the power of the Holy Ghost; and if they endure unto the end they shall be lifted up at the last day, and shall be saved in the everlasting kingdom of the Lamb.”

  148. The Atonement The Atonement

    Russell M. Nelson October 1996

    In preparatory times of the Old Testament, the practice of atonement was finite—meaning it had an end.

  149. Honesty—a Moral Compass Honesty—a Moral Compass

    James E. Faust October 1996

    Honesty is a principle, and we have our moral agency to determine how we will apply this principle.

  150. The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness

    Richard G. Scott October 1996

    Satan also has a plan.

  151. Remember How Thou Hast Received and Heard Remember How Thou Hast Received and Heard

    Susan L. Warner April 1996

    We are to remember to keep His commandments in all things (see 1 Ne.

  152. Feasting at the Lord’s Table Feasting at the Lord’s Table

    M. Russell Ballard April 1996

    “Come unto the Holy One of Israel,” wrote the great Book of Mormon prophet Jacob, “and feast upon that which perisheth not, neither can be corrupted, and let your soul delight in fatness.” Later Nephi urged his followers to “feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.”

  153. “Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father” “Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1995

    As one’s will is increasingly submissive to the will of God, he can receive inspiration and revelation so much needed to help meet the trials of life.

  154. “This Do in Remembrance of Me” “This Do in Remembrance of Me”

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 1995

    The Savior’s spiritual suffering and the shedding of His innocent blood, so lovingly and freely given, paid the debt for what the scriptures call the “original guilt” of Adam’s transgression (Moses 6:54).

  155. Eternal Laws of Happiness Eternal Laws of Happiness

    Lynn A. Mickelsen October 1995

    As we keep the Ten Commandments, we express our love to God, and with the active application of these eternal principles, we express our love to our fellowmen.

  156. Finding Forgiveness Finding Forgiveness

    Richard G. Scott April 1995

    Only the life, teachings, and particularly the atonement of Jesus Christ can release us from this otherwise impossible predicament.

  157. Fat-Free Feasting Fat-Free Feasting

    Bonnie D. Parkin April 1995

    And did you know that the Lord doesn’t expect us to diet?

  158. The Spirit of Elijah The Spirit of Elijah

    Russell M. Nelson October 1994

    Many travel the highways of life without a companion.

  159. A Divine Prescription for Spiritual Healing A Divine Prescription for Spiritual Healing

    Malcolm S. Jeppsen April 1994

    The Lord has given a condition for healing blessings: “He that hath faith in me to be healed, and is not appointed unto death, shall be healed” (D&C 42:48; emphasis added).

  160. Courage to Hearken Courage to Hearken

    H. David Burton April 1994

    “But to be learned is good if they hearken unto the counsels of God” (2 Ne.

  161. “Take Especial Care of Your Family” “Take Especial Care of Your Family”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1994

    Praise be to Jesus for bearing the sins and pains of all “the family of Adam” back then (2 Ne.

  162. For Time and All Eternity For Time and All Eternity

    Boyd K. Packer October 1993

    The adversary rebelled and adopted a plan of his own.

  163. Constancy amid Change Constancy amid Change

    Russell M. Nelson October 1993

    I speak now of category two—unchanging plans.

  164. “The Great Plan of Happiness” “The Great Plan of Happiness”

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1993

    In the course of mortality, we would become subject to death, and we would be soiled by sin.

  165. Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge

    Richard G. Scott October 1993

    “I, the Lord, … will be a light unto them forever, that hear my words” (2 Ne.

  166. “Ponder the Path of Thy Feet” “Ponder the Path of Thy Feet”

    Elaine L. Jack October 1993

    Remember that the spirit is not the same as self.

  167. Keep the Faith Keep the Faith

    Richard C. Edgley April 1993

    Jacob further enlightens us with the following: “O that cunning plan of the evil one!

  168. Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God

    John M. Madsen April 1993

    He is Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who was “judged of the world, … lifted up upon the cross” (1 Ne.

  169. Receiving Divine Assistance through the Grace of the Lord Receiving Divine Assistance through the Grace of the Lord

    Gene R. Cook April 1993

    Yes, works alone cannot bring that divine gift, but they are a key condition upon which the gift is received (see 2 Ne.

  170. Where Is Wisdom? Where Is Wisdom?

    Russell M. Nelson October 1992

    “But to be learned is good if they hearken unto the counsels of God” (2 Ne.

  171. “To Be Learned Is Good If …” “To Be Learned Is Good If …”

    Boyd K. Packer October 1992

    Jacob warned us of those who “when they are learned they think they are wise, and they hearken not unto the counsel of God, for they set it aside, supposing they know of themselves, wherefore, their wisdom is foolishness and it profiteth them not.

  172. Be Men! Be Men!

    Carlos E. Asay April 1992

    Fleshliness never was manliness, and it never will be.

  173. Doors of Death Doors of Death

    Russell M. Nelson April 1992

    Scriptures teach that death is essential to happiness: “Now behold, it was not expedient that man should be reclaimed from this temporal death, for that would destroy the great plan of happiness” (Alma 42:8; italics added; see also 2 Ne.

  174. Joy and Mercy Joy and Mercy

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1991

    Persons who pursue Satan’s way are certain to have Satan’s misery.

  175. “Bring Up Your Children in Light and Truth” “Bring Up Your Children in Light and Truth”

    H. Verlan Andersen October 1991

    Not only do the scriptures instruct us on when teaching is best done (see D&C 68:25–32; Deut.

  176. The Moving of the Water The Moving of the Water

    Boyd K. Packer April 1991

    “O how great the plan of our God!

  177. The Straight and Narrow Way The Straight and Narrow Way

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1990

    Jacob, the Book of Mormon prophet, warned us, “Do not spend money for that which is of no worth, nor your labor for that which cannot satisfy” (2 Ne.

  178. The Resurrection The Resurrection

    Hartman Rector, Jr. October 1990

    “And assuredly, as the Lord liveth, for the Lord God hath spoken it, … they who are righteous shall be righteous still, and they who are filthy shall be filthy still; wherefore, they who are filthy are the devil and his angels” (2 Ne.

  179. Some Scriptural Lessons on Leadership Some Scriptural Lessons on Leadership

    Spencer J. Condie April 1990

    Armed with the Spirit of the Lord, Solomon became God’s instrument in building the holy temple for which Israel had hoped and prayed for many generations.

  180. Teach Them Correct Principles Teach Them Correct Principles

    Boyd K. Packer April 1990

    “Come, my brethren, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters; and he that hath no money, come buy and eat; yea, come buy wine and milk without money and without price.” (2 Ne.

  181. Running Your Marathon Running Your Marathon

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1989

    The Lord has given you the gift of agency (see Moses 7:32) and instructed you sufficiently to know good from evil (see 2 Ne.

  182. Beware of Pride Beware of Pride

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1989

    Pride is a sin that can readily be seen in others but is rarely admitted in ourselves.

  183. Alternate Voices Alternate Voices

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1989

    A seeker of truth about God must rely on revelation.

  184. Addiction or Freedom Addiction or Freedom

    Russell M. Nelson October 1988

    Choose to Be Alive.

  185. The Supernal Gift of the Atonement The Supernal Gift of the Atonement

    James E. Faust October 1988

    All of their posterity were likewise banished from the presence of God.

  186. The Soil and Roots of Testimony The Soil and Roots of Testimony

    John K. Carmack October 1988

    Arrogance, or pride.

  187. “Answer Me” “Answer Me”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1988

    His infinite atonement affected every age, every dispensation, and every person.

  188. “What Think Ye of Christ?” “What Think Ye of Christ?”

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1988

    The Book of Mormon teaches, “Since man had fallen he could not merit anything of himself.” (Alma 22:14.) “There can be nothing which is short of an infinite atonement which will suffice for the sins of the world.” (Alma 34:12; see also 2 Ne.

  189. I Testify I Testify

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1988

    I testify that not many years hence the earth will be cleansed.

  190. “For I Will Lead You Along” “For I Will Lead You Along”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1988

    Those who have overcome the world will themselves then be overcome by the generosity of the Father, as the Father shares “all that [the] Father hath” (D&C 84:38).

  191. He Is Risen He Is Risen

    Howard W. Hunter April 1988

    “O the wisdom of God, his mercy and grace!

  192. Atonement, Agency, Accountability Atonement, Agency, Accountability

    Boyd K. Packer April 1988

    “Wherefore, he that fighteth against Zion, both Jew and Gentile, both bond and free, both male and female, shall perish; for they are they who are the whore of all the earth; for they who are not for me are against me, saith our God” (2 Ne.

  193. Our Divine Constitution Our Divine Constitution

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1987

    The years immediately preceding the Constitutional Convention were filled with disappointments and threats to the newly won peace.

  194. “Yet Thou Art There” “Yet Thou Art There”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1987

    We can confidently cast our cares upon the Lord because, through the agonizing events of Gethsemane and Calvary, atoning Jesus is already familiar with our sins, sicknesses, and sorrows (see 1 Pet.

  195. “The Great Imitator” “The Great Imitator”

    James E. Faust October 1987

    Shakespeare wrote, “The prince of darkness is a gentleman” (King Lear, act 3, scene 4, line 143), and “the devil can cite Scripture for his purpose” (The Merchant of Venice, act 1, sc.

  196. “The Light and Life of the World” “The Light and Life of the World”

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1987

    Through the power and example of the infinite atonement of Jesus Christ, all mankind will be resurrected (see 2 Ne.

  197. “Come unto Christ” “Come unto Christ”

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1987

    He is Holy: “O how great the holiness of our God!” (2 Ne.

  198. Finding Joy in Life Finding Joy in Life

    Barbara W. Winder October 1987

    I, too, remembered the Savior’s words, “They who have endured the crosses of the world, … shall inherit the kingdom of God, … and their joy shall be full forever” (2 Ne.

  199. Keeping Life’s Demands in Balance Keeping Life’s Demands in Balance

    M. Russell Ballard April 1987

    The prophet Jacob said to his people: “Wherefore, do not spend money for that which is of no worth, nor your labor for that which cannot satisfy.

  200. Reverence and Morality Reverence and Morality

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1987

    Jacob taught, “Remember, to be carnally-minded is death, and to be spiritually-minded is life eternal” (2 Ne.

  201. “Overcome … Even As I Also Overcame” “Overcome … Even As I Also Overcame”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1987

    However, we cannot be thus settled in doing what Jesus has commanded unless we are first settled about Him.

  202. In the Lord’s Own Way In the Lord’s Own Way

    Russell M. Nelson April 1986

    Every person so baptized who receives the gift of the Holy Ghost, which seals the ordinance, is under solemn covenant with the Lord to obey his commandments.

  203. Welfare Principles to Guide Our Lives: An Eternal Plan for the Welfare of Men’s Souls Welfare Principles to Guide Our Lives: An Eternal Plan for the Welfare of Men’s Souls

    Robert D. Hales April 1986

    Jacob was desirous for the welfare of his people’s souls (see 2 Ne.

  204. Self-Mastery Self-Mastery

    Russell M. Nelson October 1985

    Prophets have repeatedly cautioned about moral sin.

  205. “Willing to Submit” “Willing to Submit”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1985

    As the Lord communicates with the meek and submissive, fewer decibels are required, and more nuances are received.

  206. Protect the Spiritual Power Line Protect the Spiritual Power Line

    Russell M. Nelson October 1984

    “But to be learned is good if they hearken unto the counsels of God.” (2 Ne.

  207. The Caravan Moves On The Caravan Moves On

    Bruce R. McConkie October 1984

    And it was Jacob who said: “They who are not for me are against me, saith our God.” (2 Ne.

  208. The Great Plan of the Eternal God The Great Plan of the Eternal God

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1984

    The “plan of happiness” not only ensures the immortalization of our individual identities, but can yield bettered and reborn individuals.

  209. Our Responsibility to Take the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth Our Responsibility to Take the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth

    Jack H Goaslind, Jr. October 1983

    Love, then, is evidence of our own conversion and is manifest as concern for the salvation of others.

  210. “Shine As Lights in the World” “Shine As Lights in the World”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1983

    “O how great the plan of our God!” (2 Ne.

  211. The Gospel—The Foundation for Our Career The Gospel—The Foundation for Our Career

    Boyd K. Packer April 1982

    Learning is to be accompanied by faith, and as the Book of Mormon teaches us, learning “is good if [we] hearken unto the counsels of God.” (2 Ne.

  212. “My Specialty Is Mercy” “My Specialty Is Mercy”

    Marion D. Hanks October 1981

    He waits to be gracious!

  213. The Restoration of Israel to the Lands of Their Inheritance The Restoration of Israel to the Lands of Their Inheritance

    Marion G. Romney April 1981

    “Wherefore, after they are driven to and fro, for thus saith the angel, many shall be afflicted in the flesh, and shall not be suffered to perish, because of the prayers of the faithful; they shall be scattered, and smitten, and hated; nevertheless, the Lord will be merciful unto them, that when they shall come to the knowledge of their Redeemer, they shall be gathered together again to the lands of their inheritance.” (2 Ne.

  214. Building Bridges to Faith Building Bridges to Faith

    Loren C. Dunn April 1981

    And Jacob teaches that the Lord commands all men that they must have “perfect faith in the Holy One of Israel, or they cannot be saved in the Kingdom of God.” (2 Ne.

  215. The Net Gathers of Every Kind The Net Gathers of Every Kind

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1980

    Let all of us be filled with quiet wonder, but also with quiet determination concerning the marvelous things we have been called to do in such stress-filled times, “for the Lord shall comfort Zion.

  216. “Forgive Them, I Pray Thee” “Forgive Them, I Pray Thee”

    Vaughn J. Featherstone October 1980

    Then he quoted from 2 Nephi 9:41, which states, “Behold, the way for man is narrow, but it lieth in a straight course before him, and the keeper of the gate is the Holy One of Israel; and he employeth no servant there; and there is none other way save it be by the gate; for he cannot be deceived, for the Lord God is his name.”

  217. Willing to Receive Willing to Receive

    Marion D. Hanks April 1980

    “O … my beloved brethren, … the way for man is narrow, but it lieth in a straight course before him, and the keeper of the gate is the Holy One of Israel; and he employeth no servant there; and there is none other way save it be by the gate; for he cannot be deceived, for the Lord God is his name” (2 Ne.

  218. The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon

    Marion G. Romney April 1980

    They will be familiar with the great, fundamental, basic virtues; the Book of Mormon is full of instructions concerning them.

  219. Maintaining Spirituality Maintaining Spirituality

    Marion G. Romney October 1979

    “Remember, to be carnally-minded is death, and to be spiritually-minded is life eternal” (2 Ne.

  220. A Witness and a Warning A Witness and a Warning

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1979

    The Lord had promised, “I will fortify this land against all other nations” (2 Ne.

  221. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

    Marion G. Romney October 1979

    “And this death of which I have spoken, which is the spiritual death, shall deliver up its dead; which spiritual death is hell; wherefore, death and hell must deliver up their dead, and hell must deliver up its captive spirits, and the grave must deliver up its captive bodies, and the bodies and the spirits of men will be restored one to the other; and it is by the power of the resurrection of the Holy One of Israel” (2 Ne.

  222. Blessing the One Blessing the One

    Victor L. Brown October 1979

    The seeds of their relationship had been planted in 1965 in a talk delivered by Elder Spencer W.

  223. The Kingdom of God The Kingdom of God

    L. Tom Perry April 1979

    “And he commandeth all men that they must repent, and be baptized in his name, having perfect faith in the Holy One of Israel, or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God” (2 Ne.

  224. Come: Let Israel Build Zion Come: Let Israel Build Zion

    Bruce R. McConkie April 1977

    As is well known, ancient Israel was scattered among all the nations of the earth because they forsook the Lord and worshipped false gods.

  225. “We Believe in Being Honest” “We Believe in Being Honest”

    Marion G. Romney October 1976

    “Wo unto the liar,” said Jacob, the brother of Nephi, “for he shall be thrust down to hell” (2 Ne.

  226. The Dead Who Die in the Lord The Dead Who Die in the Lord

    Bruce R. McConkie October 1976

    Our scriptures say: “Death hath passed upon all men, to fulfil the merciful plan of the great Creator.” (2 Ne.

  227. Joseph Smith—The Mighty Prophet of the Restoration Joseph Smith—The Mighty Prophet of the Restoration

    Bruce R. McConkie April 1976

    Now, let there be no misunderstanding.

  228. Easter Thoughts Easter Thoughts

    Marion G. Romney April 1975

    “And our spirits must have become like unto him, and we become devils, angels to a devil, to be shut out from the presence of our God, and to remain with the father of lies, in misery, like unto himself.” (2 Ne.

  229. The Man of Christ The Man of Christ

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1975

    He knows that “the gate of heaven is open unto all,” but that the Man of Galilee will finally judge each of us on the basis of a rigorous celestial theology, instead of the popular “no-fault theology” of this telestial world—for Jesus is the gatekeeper “and he employeth no servant there.” (2 Ne.

  230. Be Valiant in the Fight of Faith Be Valiant in the Fight of Faith

    Bruce R. McConkie October 1974

    In this war all who do not stand forth courageously and valiantly are by that fact alone aiding the cause of the enemy.

  231. How Men Are Saved How Men Are Saved

    Marion G. Romney October 1974

    “And he commandeth all men that they must repent, and be baptized in his name, having perfect faith in the Holy One of Israel, or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God.” (2 Ne.

  232. “Think on These Things” “Think on These Things”

    Bruce R. McConkie October 1973

    On the other hand, if we are pondering in our hearts the things of righteousness, we shall become righteous.

  233. Strengthen the Stakes of Zion Strengthen the Stakes of Zion

    Harold B. Lee April 1973

    “Of this glorious day of restoration and gathering, another Nephite prophet said: ‘The Lord … has covenanted with all the house of Israel,’ that ‘the time comes that they shall be restored to the true church and fold of God’; and that ‘they shall be gathered home to the lands of their inheritance, and shall be established in all their lands of promise.’ (2 Ne.

  234. What Manner of Men? “As I Am” What Manner of Men? “As I Am”

    Marion D. Hanks April 1973

    There are so many who grieve and are weighted down because they have not behaved in a way their own conscience can approve.

  235. Joy through Christ Joy through Christ

    Marion D. Hanks April 1972

    “But to be learned is good if they hearken unto the counsels of God.” (2 Ne.

  236. Voices of the Past, of the Present, of the Future Voices of the Past, of the Present, of the Future

    Spencer W. Kimball April 1971

    “… to be learned is good if they hearken unto the counsels of God.” (2 Ne.

  237. The Meaning of Morality The Meaning of Morality

    Victor L. Brown April 1971

    One of the basic principles upon which his plan was based was free agency.

  238. The Iron Rod The Iron Rod

    Harold B. Lee April 1971

    “But to be learned is good if they hearken to the counsels of God.” (2 Ne.