Mosiah 29–Alma 4 — Come Follow Me

“This Is My Gospel”—“This Is My Church” “This Is My Gospel”—“This Is My Church”

Dale G. Renlund October 2024

Consider the combination of the Savior’s gospel and His Church as established by the Book of Mormon prophet Alma.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/15renlund?lang=eng&id=p_dV8aw#p_dV8aw

Be Perfected in Him Be Perfected in Him

Paul V. Johnson October 2022

Alma reminded the people of Zarahemla of the previous generation that had been converted.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/24johnson?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

WeAre The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints WeAre The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Reyna I. Aburto April 2022

From the beginning, God has sought to gather and organize His children “to bring to pass [our] immortality and eternal life.” With that purpose in mind, He has instructed us to build places of worship where we receive knowledge and the ordinances of salvation and exaltation; make and keep covenants that bind us to Jesus Christ; are endowed with “the power of godliness”; and gather together often to remember Jesus and strengthen each other in Him.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/13aburto?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

Sustainable Societies Sustainable Societies

D. Todd Christofferson October 2020

Nine years into what was called “the reign of the judges” in the Book of Mormon, the prophet Alma resigned his position as chief judge to give full time to his leadership of the Church.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/22christofferson?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

Ensuring a Righteous Judgment Ensuring a Righteous Judgment

James R. Rasband April 2020

It is these truths that would have brought Alma peace.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/13rasband?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

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

Robert C. Gay October 2018

At that meeting, however, I thought about the many good people I know who struggle with great burdens and commandments that are daunting at best for them.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/taking-upon-ourselves-the-name-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

The Eternal Everyday The Eternal Everyday

Quentin L. Cook October 2017

Every time I read about Alma the Younger relinquishing his role as head of state to preach the word of God, I am impressed.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/the-eternal-everyday?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

Our Good Shepherd Our Good Shepherd

Dale G. Renlund April 2017

The human tendency to be self-righteous and judgmental was also present in Alma’s day.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/our-good-shepherd?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

Learn from Alma and Amulek Learn from Alma and Amulek

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2016

But when Alma saw that his people were forgetting God and lifting themselves up in pride and contention, he chose to resign from public office and dedicate himself “wholly to the high priesthood of the holy order of God,” preaching repentance among the Nephites.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/learn-from-alma-and-amulek?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

The Healing Ointment of Forgiveness The Healing Ointment of Forgiveness

Kevin R. Duncan April 2016

The Book of Mormon speaks of a time when “the people of the church began to be lifted up in the pride of their eyes, and … began to be scornful, one towards another, and … began to persecute those that did not believe according to their own will and pleasure” (Alma 4:8).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/the-healing-ointment-of-forgiveness?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

The Parable of the Sower The Parable of the Sower

Dallin H. Oaks April 2015

The Book of Mormon tells of a time when the Church of God “began to fail in its progress” (Alma 4:10) because “the people of the church began to … set their hearts upon riches and upon the vain things of the world” (Alma 4:8).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/the-parable-of-the-sower?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

Preserving Agency, Protecting Religious Freedom Preserving Agency, Protecting Religious Freedom

Robert D. Hales April 2015

As we face increased pressure to bow to secular standards, forfeit our religious liberties, and compromise our agency, consider what the Book of Mormon teaches about our responsibilities.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/preserving-agency-protecting-religious-freedom?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

Loving Others and Living with Differences Loving Others and Living with Differences

Dallin H. Oaks October 2014

In public, what religious persons say and do involves other considerations.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/loving-others-and-living-with-differences?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

Decisions for Eternity Decisions for Eternity

Russell M. Nelson October 2013

Marriage between a man and a woman is fundamental to the Lord’s doctrine and crucial to God’s eternal plan.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/decisions-for-eternity?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

Can Ye Feel So Now? Can Ye Feel So Now?

Quentin L. Cook October 2012

In my view, those of you in the rising generation are better prepared than any previous generation.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/can-ye-feel-so-now?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Let There Be Light! Let There Be Light!

Quentin L. Cook October 2010

Still, the majority of people aspire to be good and honorable.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/let-there-be-light?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

More Diligent and Concerned at Home More Diligent and Concerned at Home

David A. Bednar October 2009

A testimony is what we know to be true in our minds and in our hearts by the witness of the Holy Ghost (see D&C 8:2).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/more-diligent-and-concerned-at-home?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

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

Because of the uplifting doctrine of the Restoration, members rejoice in the gospel and find joy and satisfaction in the Church.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/our-fathers-plan-big-enough-for-all-his-children?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

To Look, Reach, and Come unto Christ To Look, Reach, and Come unto Christ

Anne C. Pingree October 2006

Seeking that fruit of righteousness, it is no wonder that we, like the women in Minerva Teichert’s glorious artwork, stretch with longing and adoration toward the Savior, for we know He extends “the arm of mercy towards them that put their trust in him.” Because this glorious promise is true, where else would we look, where else would we reach, where else would we come but to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, the Lamb of God, our Messiah?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/to-look-reach-and-come-unto-christ?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

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

The order of the priesthood (see Mosiah 29:42; Alma 4:20; 5:3, 44; 13:1–10).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/the-book-of-mormon-another-testament-of-jesus-christ-plain-and-precious-things?lang=eng&id=p57#p57

How Choice a Seer! How Choice a Seer!

Neal A. Maxwell October 2003

Brothers and sisters, the cast of players on this planet for whom the revelations and translations are so pertinent includes those who, in that familiar phrase, are living “lives of quiet desperation” (Henry David Thoreau, Walden [1965], 7).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/how-choice-a-seer?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

Our Father’s Plan Our Father’s Plan

Christoffel Golden Jr. October 2001

These indispensable resources include the ordinances and covenants of the gospel, in which the power of the Atonement is manifest.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/our-fathers-plan?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

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

Boyd K. Packer October 2001

How to receive and retain a remission of your sins;

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/the-book-of-mormon-another-testament-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

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

Boyd K. Packer April 2001

We can even “retain a remission of [our] sins.” Baptism by immersion is for the remission of our sins.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/the-touch-of-the-masters-hand?lang=eng&id=p38#p38

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.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/growing-into-the-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

Greed, Selfishness, and Overindulgence Greed, Selfishness, and Overindulgence

Joe J. Christensen April 1999

More than 10 times, the prophets in the Book of Mormon warn us about the problems of pride related to the nature of our clothing.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/greed-selfishness-and-overindulgence?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

“Repent of [Our] Selfishness” (D&C 56:8) “Repent of [Our] Selfishness” (D&C 56:8)

Neal A. Maxwell April 1999

Alas, gross, individual selfishness is finally acculturated.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/repent-of-our-selfishness-d-c-56-8?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

Hope through the Atonement of Jesus Christ Hope through the Atonement of Jesus Christ

Neal A. Maxwell October 1998

It is well, therefore, to ponder the status of hope in our present human context when God’s commandments seem unimportant to many.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/hope-through-the-atonement-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

Keep the Faith Keep the Faith

Richard C. Edgley April 1993

In the Book of Mormon, Mormon explains the deteriorating condition of the Nephites resulting from their misplaced sense of achievement in earthly matters: “For they saw and beheld with great sorrow that the people of the church began to be lifted up in the pride of their eyes, and to set their hearts upon riches and upon the vain things of the world, that they began to be scornful, one towards another, and they began to persecute those that did not believe according to their own will and plea...

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/04/keep-the-faith?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

The Lord Will Prosper the Righteous The Lord Will Prosper the Righteous

Dean L. Larsen October 1992

“The people of the church began … to set their hearts upon riches and upon the vain things of the world, that they began to be scornful, one towards another” (Alma 4:6, 8).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/the-lord-will-prosper-the-righteous?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

“Remember Also the Promises” “Remember Also the Promises”

Jay E. Jensen October 1992

Power to live righteously.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/remember-also-the-promises?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

The Royal Law The Royal Law

Marion D. Hanks April 1992

In the fourth chapter of the book of Alma is a line I cherish and would be worthy of: “The Spirit of the Lord did not fail him” (Alma 4:15).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/the-royal-law?lang=eng&id=p2#p2

Nourish the Flock of Christ Nourish the Flock of Christ

Alexander B. Morrison April 1992

“… And the wickedness of the church was a great stumbling-block to those who did not belong to the church; and thus the church began to fail in its progress” (Alma 4:9–10).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/nourish-the-flock-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

“But the Labourers Are Few” “But the Labourers Are Few”

L. Tom Perry April 1992

“Now this was the cause of much affliction to Alma, yea, and to many of the people whom Alma had consecrated to be teachers, and priests, and elders over the church; yea, many of them were sorely grieved for the wickedness which they saw had begun to be among their people” (Alma 4:6–7).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/but-the-labourers-are-few?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

“Beware Lest Thou Forget the Lord” “Beware Lest Thou Forget the Lord”

Dean L. Larsen April 1991

“And they began to establish the church more fully; yea, and many were baptized in the waters of Sidon and were joined to the church of God” (Alma 4:2–4).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/beware-lest-thou-forget-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

Remembrance and Gratitude Remembrance and Gratitude

Henry B. Eyring October 1989

God has used one method over and over to help with that problem of remembering.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/remembrance-and-gratitude?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

“The Peaceable Followers of Christ” “The Peaceable Followers of Christ”

L. Tom Perry October 1989

“And this he did that he himself might go forth among his people, or among the people of Nephi, that he might preach the word of God unto them, to stir them up in remembrance of their duty, and that he might pull down, by the word of God, all the pride and craftiness and all the contentions which were among his people, seeing no way that he might reclaim them save it were in bearing down in pure testimony against them.” (Alma 4:16, 18–19.)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/the-peaceable-followers-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

Beware of Pride Beware of Pride

Ezra Taft Benson April 1989

We can choose to humble ourselves by going on missions and preaching the word that can humble others.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/04/beware-of-pride?lang=eng&id=p61#p61

Seeds of Renewal Seeds of Renewal

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1989

“And if the time comes that the voice of the people doth choose iniquity, then is the time that the judgments of God will come upon you.” (Mosiah 29:26–27.) That time of iniquity came about sixty years later and at several other times.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/04/seeds-of-renewal?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

Inviting Others to “Come unto Christ” Inviting Others to “Come unto Christ”

Gene R. Cook October 1988

“To stir them up in remembrance” of God (Alma 4:19), and

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/inviting-others-to-come-unto-christ?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

I Testify I Testify

Ezra Taft Benson October 1988

As a special witness of Jesus Christ, and as His humble servant, it is now my obligation and privilege, as the Spirit dictates, to bear pure testimony and witness to that which I know to be true.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/i-testify?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

“Come unto Christ” “Come unto Christ”

Ezra Taft Benson October 1987

He is Just: “The judgments of God are always just” (Mosiah 29:12).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/10/come-unto-christ?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

Cleansing the Inner Vessel Cleansing the Inner Vessel

Ezra Taft Benson April 1986

The two groups in the Book of Mormon that seemed to have the greatest difficulty with pride are the “learned, and the rich.” (2 Ne.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/cleansing-the-inner-vessel?lang=eng&id=p38#p38

Born of God Born of God

Ezra Taft Benson October 1985

The fourth chapter of Alma describes a period in Nephite history when “the church began to fail in its progress.” (Alma 4:10.) Alma met this challenge by resigning his seat as chief judge in government “and confined himself wholly to the high priesthood” responsibility which was his.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/born-of-god?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

Feed My Sheep Feed My Sheep

Boyd K. Packer April 1984

The next choice.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/04/feed-my-sheep?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

Listen to the Prophets Listen to the Prophets

Spencer W. Kimball April 1978

Decadence is very demanding and dogmatic, and it is no friend of liberty.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/04/listen-to-the-prophets?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

Welfare Services: The Gospel in Action Welfare Services: The Gospel in Action

Spencer W. Kimball October 1977

Second is service.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/welfare-services-the-gospel-in-action?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

A Time of Decision A Time of Decision

Harold B. Lee April 1972

Those who have served as public officials soon learn that there is always the imperative necessity of deciding whether or not demands on a controversial issue are being made by a well-organized loud minority or by a greater majority of those who might be less vocal but whose cause is just and in accordance with righteous principles.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/a-time-of-decision?lang=eng&id=p51#p51

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