Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5
2026 · Week 3
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https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-old-testament-2026/03?lang=eng
Relevant conference talks
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Participate to Prepare for Christ’s Return Participate to Prepare for Christ’s Return
Steven D. Shumway April 2025
We learn this pattern in the account of the Creation.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/42shumway?lang=eng&id=p_znAad#p_znAad
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The Words of Christ and the Holy Ghost Will Lead Us to the Truth The Words of Christ and the Holy Ghost Will Lead Us to the Truth
Takashi Wada October 2024
God is our Father in Heaven.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/52wada?lang=eng&id=p_hExFi#p_hExFi
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Sons and Daughters of God Sons and Daughters of God
Rubén V. Alliaud October 2024
And this is true not only because we all were made “in [His] image, after [His] likeness,” but also because, as the Psalmist recorded, God said, “Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.” This is for us a precious doctrine now recovered with the advent of the Restoration.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/55alliaud?lang=eng&id=p_oQfpU#p_oQfpU
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Foreordained to Serve Foreordained to Serve
Steven R. Bangerter April 2024
Our prophet’s references to the Lord holding the youth of our day in reserve for this time in the gathering of Israel and his invitation to pray to know what the Lord would have you do are, in part, references to the life you lived and blessings you received from God before you were born on this earth.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/32bangerter?lang=eng&id=p6#p6
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Words Matter Words Matter
Ronald A. Rasband April 2024
The “word of God” surpasses all other expressions.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/41rasband?lang=eng&id=p9#p9
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Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys
Russell M. Nelson April 2024
When this vision closed, “Elias appeared, and committed the dispensation of the gospel of Abraham” to Joseph.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/57nelson?lang=eng&id=p11#p11
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Brothers and Sisters in Christ Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Ulisses Soares October 2023
The gospel of Jesus Christ teaches that we are all begotten spirit sons and daughters of heavenly parents who truly love us and that we lived as a family in God’s presence before we were born on this earth.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/34soares?lang=eng&id=p3#p3
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In Partnership with the Lord In Partnership with the Lord
Ulisses Soares October 2022
The restored gospel of Jesus Christ proclaims the principle of full partnership between woman and man, both in mortal life and in the eternities.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/25soares?lang=eng&id=p2#p2
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Our Earthly Stewardship Our Earthly Stewardship
Gérald Caussé October 2022
Brothers and sisters, our interactions with the beauties of nature around us can produce some of the most inspiring and delightful experiences in life.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/31causse?lang=eng&id=figure1_p1#figure1_p1
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We Each Have a Story We Each Have a Story
Gerrit W. Gong April 2022
We each have a story.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/26gong?lang=eng&id=p37#p37
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A Faithful Search Rewarded A Faithful Search Rewarded
Patricio M. Giuffra October 2021
Third, we are created in the image of God.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/17giuffra?lang=eng&id=p18#p18
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The Things of My Soul The Things of My Soul
Ronald A. Rasband October 2021
I used to pass over this verse, thinking the word things was not very elegant or spiritual, not grand enough to pair with “my soul.” Yet I have learned that the word things is used in the scriptures 2,354 times.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/26rasband?lang=eng&id=p3#p3
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A House of Sequential Order A House of Sequential Order
Vaiangina Sikahema October 2021
“And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good” (Genesis 1:27, 31).
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/44sikahema?lang=eng&id=p5#p5
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Your Great Adventure Your Great Adventure
Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2019
We learned how much God loves us.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/43uchtdorf?lang=eng&id=p13#p13
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The Ministry of Reconciliation The Ministry of Reconciliation
Jeffrey R. Holland October 2018
There was dead silence.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/the-ministry-of-reconciliation?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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Am I a Child of God? Am I a Child of God?
Brian K. Taylor April 2018
This great war over divine identity rages fiercely as Satan’s proliferating arsenal aims to destroy our belief in and knowledge of our relationship with God.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/am-i-a-child-of-god?lang=eng&id=p8#p8
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With One Accord With One Accord
Reyna I. Aburto April 2018
One of the most remarkable creatures on earth is the monarch butterfly.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/with-one-accord?lang=eng&id=p3#p3
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Has the Day of Miracles Ceased? Has the Day of Miracles Ceased?
Donald L. Hallstrom October 2017
Today I testify of miracles.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/has-the-day-of-miracles-ceased?lang=eng&id=p21#p21
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Gathering the Family of God Gathering the Family of God
Henry B. Eyring April 2017
To describe this gathering, it may be best to begin before we were born, before what the Bible calls “the beginning” (Genesis 1:1).
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/gathering-the-family-of-god?lang=eng&id=p7#p7
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Serve Serve
Carl B. Cook October 2016
“Putting it in compound” refers to shifting into a special gear in which a number of gears are arranged to work together to generate more torque.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/serve?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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Family Councils Family Councils
M. Russell Ballard April 2016
I believe councils are the most effective way to get real results.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/family-councils?lang=eng&id=p5#p5
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Meeting the Challenges of Today’s World Meeting the Challenges of Today’s World
Robert D. Hales October 2015
Speaking plainly, please don’t date all through your 20s just to “have a good time,” thus delaying marriage in favor of other interests and activities.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/meeting-the-challenges-of-todays-world?lang=eng&id=p19#p19
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The Plan of Happiness The Plan of Happiness
Boyd K. Packer April 2015
“And the Gods said: We will bless them.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/the-plan-of-happiness?lang=eng&id=p8#p8
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We’ll Ascend Together We’ll Ascend Together
Linda K. Burton April 2015
We know from the scriptures that “it is not good that … man should be alone.” That is why our Heavenly Father made “an help meet for him.” The phrase help meet means “a helper suited to, worthy of, or corresponding to him.” For example, our two hands are similar to each other but not exactly the same.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/well-ascend-together?lang=eng&id=p21#p21
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Why Marriage, Why Family Why Marriage, Why Family
D. Todd Christofferson April 2015
The social science case for marriage and for families headed by a married man and woman is compelling.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/why-marriage-why-family?lang=eng&id=p21#p21
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Be Fruitful, Multiply, and Subdue the Earth Be Fruitful, Multiply, and Subdue the Earth
Joseph W. Sitati April 2015
In the day that God the Father called upon His Only Begotten Son to make man in Their image and likeness, He blessed His children, saying, “Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it, and have dominion … over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.” Thus, our mortal journey began with both a divine charge and a blessing.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/be-fruitful-multiply-and-subdue-the-earth?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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The Sabbath Is a Delight The Sabbath Is a Delight
Russell M. Nelson April 2015
In Hebrew, the word Sabbath means “rest.” The purpose of the Sabbath dates back to the Creation of the world, when after six days of labor the Lord rested from the work of creation.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/the-sabbath-is-a-delight?lang=eng&id=p8#p8
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Eternal Life—to Know Our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ Eternal Life—to Know Our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ
Robert D. Hales October 2014
Teaching about our premortal life, Heavenly Father referred to Jesus Christ as “my Beloved Son, which was my Beloved and Chosen from the beginning.” When the Father created the earth, He did so “by [His] Only Begotten” Son.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/eternal-life-to-know-our-heavenly-father-and-his-son-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p11#p11
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The Prophet Joseph Smith The Prophet Joseph Smith
Lawrence E. Corbridge April 2014
Everything did not begin at birth.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/the-prophet-joseph-smith?lang=eng&id=p28#p28
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Daughters in the Covenant Daughters in the Covenant
Henry B. Eyring April 2014
Every daughter of Eve has the potential to bring the same blessing to her family that Eve brought to hers.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/daughters-in-the-covenant?lang=eng&id=p38#p38
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The Moral Force of Women The Moral Force of Women
D. Todd Christofferson October 2013
Most sacred is a woman’s role in the creation of life.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/the-moral-force-of-women?lang=eng&id=p12#p12
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No Other Gods No Other Gods
Dallin H. Oaks October 2013
The power to create mortal life is the most exalted power God has given to His children.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/no-other-gods?lang=eng&id=p21#p21
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Decisions for Eternity Decisions for Eternity
Russell M. Nelson October 2013
We are eternal beings—spirit children of heavenly parents.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/decisions-for-eternity?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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The Lord’s Way The Lord’s Way
Stanley G. Ellis April 2013
In fact, God has the way to live, to love, to help, to pray, to talk, to interact with each other, to lead, to marry, to raise children, to learn, to know the truth, to share the gospel, to choose wisely what we eat, etc.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/the-lords-way?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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We Believe in Being Chaste We Believe in Being Chaste
David A. Bednar April 2013
After the earth was created, Adam was placed in the Garden of Eden.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/we-believe-in-being-chaste?lang=eng&id=p6#p6
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Thanks Be to God Thanks Be to God
Russell M. Nelson April 2012
God is the Father of our spirits.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/thanks-be-to-god?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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Children Children
Neil L. Andersen October 2011
The family is ordained of God.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/children?lang=eng&id=p6#p6
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The Sabbath and the Sacrament The Sabbath and the Sacrament
L. Tom Perry April 2011
Beginning with the Creation of the world, one day was set apart from all others.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/the-sabbath-and-the-sacrament?lang=eng&id=p7#p7
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Let There Be Light! Let There Be Light!
Quentin L. Cook October 2010
Many faith-based institutions in the last two centuries have been at the forefront in reaching out and rescuing those subjected to cruel circumstances, because their members believe that all men are made in the image and likeness of God.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/let-there-be-light?lang=eng&id=p28#p28
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Never Leave Him Never Leave Him
Neil L. Andersen October 2010
The Lord said, “Thou mayest choose for thyself.”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/never-leave-him?lang=eng&id=p34#p34
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Cleansing the Inner Vessel Cleansing the Inner Vessel
Boyd K. Packer October 2010
“And the Gods said: We will bless them.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/cleansing-the-inner-vessel?lang=eng&id=p8#p8
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Steadfast and Immovable Steadfast and Immovable
Silvia H. Allred October 2010
“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/steadfast-and-immovable?lang=eng&id=p17#p17
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He Is Risen! He Is Risen!
Thomas S. Monson April 2010
Last of all, He created man in His own image—male and female—with dominion over all other living things.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/he-is-risen?lang=eng&id=p17#p17
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Seeking to Know God, Our Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ Seeking to Know God, Our Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ
Robert D. Hales October 2009
From their testimonies, recorded in holy scripture, we know that “[God] created man, male and female, after his own image and in his own likeness.” Some people may be surprised to learn that we look like God.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/seeking-to-know-god-our-heavenly-father-and-his-son-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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Counsel to Young Men Counsel to Young Men
Boyd K. Packer April 2009
The very foundation of human life, of all society, is the family, established by the first commandment to Adam and Eve, our first parents: “Multiply, and replenish the earth.”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/counsel-to-young-men?lang=eng&id=p57#p57
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Pray Always Pray Always
David A. Bednar October 2008
“And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/pray-always?lang=eng&id=p9#p9
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God Loves and Helps All of His Children God Loves and Helps All of His Children
Keith B. McMullin October 2008
Adam and Eve were the first of His mortal children upon this earth.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/god-loves-and-helps-all-of-his-children?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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Celestial Marriage Celestial Marriage
Russell M. Nelson October 2008
Scriptures declare that “it is lawful that [a man] should have one wife, and they twain shall be one flesh, and all this that the earth might answer the end of its creation.” Another affirms that “the man [is not] without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord.” Thus, marriage is not only an exalting principle of the gospel; it is a divine commandment.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/celestial-marriage?lang=eng&id=p16#p16
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Restoring Faith in the Family Restoring Faith in the Family
Kenneth Johnson April 2008
For example, I believe, as stated in “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” and defined in divine revelation, that marriage and family are ordained of God.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/restoring-faith-in-the-family?lang=eng&id=p27#p27
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The Healing Power of Forgiveness The Healing Power of Forgiveness
James E. Faust April 2007
If we can find forgiveness in our hearts for those who have caused us hurt and injury, we will rise to a higher level of self-esteem and well-being.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/the-healing-power-of-forgiveness?lang=eng&id=p22#p22
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“The Great and Wonderful Love” “The Great and Wonderful Love”
Anthony D. Perkins October 2006
First, see yourself as a precious child of a loving Father in Heaven.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/the-great-and-wonderful-love?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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The Light in Their Eyes The Light in Their Eyes
James E. Faust October 2005
God and His Son are glorified personages.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/the-light-in-their-eyes?lang=eng&id=p16#p16
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The Women in Our Lives The Women in Our Lives
Gordon B. Hinckley October 2004
There came first the forming of heaven and earth, to be followed by the separation of the light from the darkness.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/10/the-women-in-our-lives?lang=eng&id=p12#p12
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Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
Keith B. McMullin April 2004
For example, the Lord’s life did not begin in Bethlehem, and ours did not begin at birth.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/jesus-the-very-thought-of-thee?lang=eng&id=p23#p23
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Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling
L. Tom Perry April 2004
Remember, brethren, that in your role as leader in the family, your wife is your companion.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/fatherhood-an-eternal-calling?lang=eng&id=p39#p39
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Do Not Fear Do Not Fear
Boyd K. Packer April 2004
Do not be afraid to bring children into the world.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/do-not-fear?lang=eng&id=p50#p50
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“The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected” “The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected”
Boyd K. Packer October 2003
But sooner or later that spark of divinity in each of them will ignite.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/the-standard-of-truth-has-been-erected?lang=eng&id=p30#p30
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The Grandeur of God The Grandeur of God
Jeffrey R. Holland October 2003
I bear personal witness this day of a personal, living God, who knows our names, hears and answers prayers, and cherishes us eternally as children of His spirit.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/the-grandeur-of-god?lang=eng&id=p19#p19
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Called of God Called of God
L. Tom Perry October 2002
Among the first instructions given to man and woman was, “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife; and they shall be one flesh.”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/called-of-god?lang=eng&id=p23#p23
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It Is Not Good for Man or Woman to Be Alone It Is Not Good for Man or Woman to Be Alone
Sheri L. Dew October 2001
Two are usually better than one, as our Father confirmed when He declared that “it was not good that the man should be alone” and made a help meet for Adam—someone with distinct gifts who would give him balance, help him shoulder the burdens of mortality, and enable him to do things he couldn’t do alone.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/it-is-not-good-for-man-or-woman-to-be-alone?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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First Things First First Things First
Richard G. Scott April 2001
After Adam was placed on earth, God said, “Let us make an help meet for the man, for it is not good that the man should be alone” (Abr.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/first-things-first?lang=eng&id=p8#p8
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Living by Scriptural Guidance Living by Scriptural Guidance
Russell M. Nelson October 2000
Achieving scriptural guidance is aided by posing pertinent questions.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/living-by-scriptural-guidance?lang=eng&id=p26#p26
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Seeking the Spirit of God Seeking the Spirit of God
Douglas L. Callister October 2000
A spiritual-minded man is observant of the beauty in the world around him.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/seeking-the-spirit-of-god?lang=eng&id=p9#p9
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Content with the Things Allotted unto Us Content with the Things Allotted unto Us
Neal A. Maxwell April 2000
Ponder how Jesus was and is the Lord of the universe (see D&C 45:1; 76:24; Moses 1:33; 2:1).
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/content-with-the-things-allotted-unto-us?lang=eng&id=p25#p25
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The Creation The Creation
Russell M. Nelson April 2000
Each phase of the Creation was well planned before it was accomplished.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/the-creation?lang=eng&id=p12#p12
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One Link Still Holds One Link Still Holds
Vaughn J. Featherstone October 1999
Youth, do not feel oppressed by obedience.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/one-link-still-holds?lang=eng&id=p21#p21
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What It Means to Be a Daughter of God What It Means to Be a Daughter of God
James E. Faust October 1999
We all owe a great debt of gratitude to Eve.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/what-it-means-to-be-a-daughter-of-god?lang=eng&id=p26#p26
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Obedience: The Path to Freedom Obedience: The Path to Freedom
James E. Faust April 1999
We hear many persuasive voices demanding freedom from restrictions, particularly from moral restraints.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/obedience-the-path-to-freedom?lang=eng&id=p11#p11
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Personal Purity Personal Purity
Jeffrey R. Holland October 1998
Secondly, may I stress that human intimacy is reserved for a married couple because it is the ultimate symbol of total union, a totality and a union ordained and defined by God.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/personal-purity?lang=eng&id=p14#p14
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We Are Children of God We Are Children of God
Russell M. Nelson October 1998
Who are we?
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/we-are-children-of-god?lang=eng&id=p36#p36
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Living Worthy of the Girl You Will Someday Marry Living Worthy of the Girl You Will Someday Marry
Gordon B. Hinckley April 1998
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh” (Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/living-worthy-of-the-girl-you-will-someday-marry?lang=eng&id=p9#p9
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That We May Be One That We May Be One
Henry B. Eyring April 1998
The Savior of the world, Jesus Christ, said of those who would be part of His Church: “Be one; and if ye are not one ye are not mine” (D&C 38:27).
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/that-we-may-be-one?lang=eng&id=p3#p3
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The Atonement The Atonement
Russell M. Nelson October 1996
The Creation culminated with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/the-atonement?lang=eng&id=p5#p5
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The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness
Richard G. Scott October 1996
The scriptures record, “And I, God, created man … ; male and female created I them.” This was done spiritually in your premortal existence when you lived in the presence of your Father in Heaven.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/the-joy-of-living-the-great-plan-of-happiness?lang=eng&id=p3#p3
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The Sabbath Day and Sunday Shopping The Sabbath Day and Sunday Shopping
Earl C. Tingey April 1996
From the beginning, God has instructed prophets to teach the covenant people to honor the Sabbath day.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/the-sabbath-day-and-sunday-shopping?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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Eternal Laws of Happiness Eternal Laws of Happiness
Lynn A. Mickelsen October 1995
“Thou shalt not kill.” We are created in the image of God.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/eternal-laws-of-happiness?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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Answers to Life’s Questions Answers to Life’s Questions
M. Russell Ballard April 1995
After the Fall, God instructed Adam to cleave unto his wife, Eve (see Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/answers-to-lifes-questions?lang=eng&id=p9#p9
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An Elect Lady An Elect Lady
L. Tom Perry April 1995
Before God created woman, He knew that man should not be alone.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/an-elect-lady?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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Apostasy and Restoration Apostasy and Restoration
Dallin H. Oaks April 1995
When first communicated to mankind by prophets, the teachings we now have in the Bible were “plain and pure, and most precious and easy” to understand (1 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/apostasy-and-restoration?lang=eng&id=p8#p8
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Being a Righteous Husband and Father Being a Righteous Husband and Father
Howard W. Hunter October 1994
I wish to speak of the relationship that a man holding the priesthood should have with his wife and children.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/being-a-righteous-husband-and-father?lang=eng&id=p5#p5
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Remember Your Covenants Remember Your Covenants
Charles Didier April 1994
What is this doctrine?
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/remember-your-covenants?lang=eng&id=p14#p14
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“Teach Us Tolerance and Love” “Teach Us Tolerance and Love”
Russell M. Nelson April 1994
Our commitment to the Savior causes us to scorn sin yet heed His commandment to love our neighbors.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/teach-us-tolerance-and-love?lang=eng&id=p47#p47
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“From the Beginning” “From the Beginning”
Neal A. Maxwell October 1993
Some defined matter as intrinsically evil, an idea representing both Greek and Oriental thought (see E.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/from-the-beginning?lang=eng&id=p23#p23
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For Time and All Eternity For Time and All Eternity
Boyd K. Packer October 1993
A body patterned after the image of God was created for Adam, and he was introduced into the Garden.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/for-time-and-all-eternity?lang=eng&id=p8#p8
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Constancy amid Change Constancy amid Change
Russell M. Nelson October 1993
Adam and Eve were the first people to live upon the earth.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/constancy-amid-change?lang=eng&id=p19#p19
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“The Great Plan of Happiness” “The Great Plan of Happiness”
Dallin H. Oaks October 1993
Maleness and femaleness, marriage, and the bearing and nurturing of children are all essential to the great plan of happiness.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/the-great-plan-of-happiness?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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Be Men! Be Men!
Carlos E. Asay April 1992
We who bear the priesthood must be on guard; we must not be influenced by barbarian voices in our quest to become men (see 1 Cor.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/be-men?lang=eng&id=p9#p9
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The Lord’s Day The Lord’s Day
James E. Faust October 1991
“And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made” (Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/10/the-lords-day?lang=eng&id=p8#p8
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Daughters of God Daughters of God
Gordon B. Hinckley October 1991
In the sequence of events as set forth in the scripture, God first created the earth, and the earth was without form, and void.” (Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/10/daughters-of-god?lang=eng&id=p33#p33
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What God Hath Joined Together What God Hath Joined Together
Gordon B. Hinckley April 1991
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh” (Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/what-god-hath-joined-together?lang=eng&id=p7#p7
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Choices Choices
Russell M. Nelson October 1990
“He created man, male and female, after his own image and in his own likeness” (D&C 20:18; see also Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/10/choices?lang=eng&id=p16#p16
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The Lighthouse of the Lord The Lighthouse of the Lord
Thomas S. Monson October 1990
Do we in attendance tonight know who we are and what God expects us to become?
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/10/the-lighthouse-of-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p11#p11
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My Brother’s Keeper My Brother’s Keeper
Thomas S. Monson April 1990
Particularly do I enjoy reading from the book of Genesis the account describing the creation of the world.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/my-brothers-keeper?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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Proclaim My Gospel from Land to Land Proclaim My Gospel from Land to Land
L. Tom Perry April 1989
The second message to those who would like to know more about the gospel is the concept of an eternal family.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/04/proclaim-my-gospel-from-land-to-land?lang=eng&id=p18#p18
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The Supernal Gift of the Atonement The Supernal Gift of the Atonement
James E. Faust October 1988
The act of the Atonement is, in its simplest terms, a reconciliation of man with his God.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/the-supernal-gift-of-the-atonement?lang=eng&id=p5#p5
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“For I Will Lead You Along” “For I Will Lead You Along”
Neal A. Maxwell April 1988
We are told, by way of example, that some conditions preceding the second coming of the Savior will be as in the days of Noah (see Matt.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/for-i-will-lead-you-along?lang=eng&id=p11#p11
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To the Single Adult Brethren of the Church To the Single Adult Brethren of the Church
Ezra Taft Benson April 1988
My dear single adult brethren, we are also concerned.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/to-the-single-adult-brethren-of-the-church?lang=eng&id=p30#p30
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Atonement, Agency, Accountability Atonement, Agency, Accountability
Boyd K. Packer April 1988
After the Lord commanded Adam and Eve to multiply and replenish the earth and commanded them not to partake of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, He said: “Nevertheless, thou mayest choose for thyself, for it is given unto thee; but, remember that I forbid it, for in the day thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die” (Moses 3:17).
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/atonement-agency-accountability?lang=eng&id=p37#p37
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Lessons from Eve Lessons from Eve
Russell M. Nelson October 1987
Then “the Gods, organized and formed the heavens and the earth” (Abr.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/10/lessons-from-eve?lang=eng&id=p17#p17
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“Will I Be Happy?” “Will I Be Happy?”
James E. Faust April 1987
Alternatives to the legal and loving marriage between a man and a woman are helping to unravel the fabric of human society.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/will-i-be-happy?lang=eng&id=p19#p19
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The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Gordon B. Hinckley October 1986
In the account of the creation of the earth, “God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness” (Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/10/the-father-son-and-holy-ghost?lang=eng&id=p12#p12
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“Master, the Tempest Is Raging” “Master, the Tempest Is Raging”
Howard W. Hunter October 1984
None of us would like to think we have no faith, but I suppose the Lord’s gentle rebuke here is largely deserved.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/master-the-tempest-is-raging?lang=eng&id=p13#p13
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Eternal Marriage Eternal Marriage
Marion D. Hanks October 1984
In the beginning, after the earth was prepared, God brought man and woman together in the Garden, and the first wedding occurred.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/eternal-marriage?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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The Pattern of Our Parentage The Pattern of Our Parentage
Boyd K. Packer October 1984
No lesson is more manifest in nature than that all living things do as the Lord commanded in the Creation.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/the-pattern-of-our-parentage?lang=eng&id=p46#p46
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Learning Our Father’s Will Learning Our Father’s Will
Hugh W. Pinnock October 1984
He gasped and then hesitatingly agreed to man’s great potential.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/learning-our-fathers-will?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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The Caravan Moves On The Caravan Moves On
Bruce R. McConkie October 1984
He is a Holy Man, a personage of tabernacle, having a body of flesh and bones; and he created mortal man in his own image, “male and female created he them.” (Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/the-caravan-moves-on?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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Marriage and Divorce Marriage and Divorce
David B. Haight April 1984
Scripture reveals that, after the earth was developed, God created man in His own image and gave him dominion over the earth.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/04/marriage-and-divorce?lang=eng&id=p7#p7
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Home and Family: A Divine Eternal Pattern Home and Family: A Divine Eternal Pattern
Gene R. Cook April 1984
“By divine decree, you will be copartners with God in bringing children to earth.” (See Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/04/home-and-family-a-divine-eternal-pattern?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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Creator and Savior Creator and Savior
Mark E. Petersen April 1983
When the waters and the firmament were put in position, “God saw that it was good.” When life was placed on the earth, “God saw that it was good,” and when creation was finished, “God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.” (See Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/creator-and-savior?lang=eng&id=p51#p51
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Fundamentals of Enduring Family Relationships Fundamentals of Enduring Family Relationships
Ezra Taft Benson October 1982
Spiritual growth comes by solving problems together—not by running from them.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/fundamentals-of-enduring-family-relationships?lang=eng&id=p34#p34
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The Honored Place of Woman The Honored Place of Woman
Ezra Taft Benson October 1981
In the beginning, God placed a woman in a companion role with the priesthood.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/the-honored-place-of-woman?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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The Dignity of Self The Dignity of Self
James E. Faust April 1981
In my opinion, it was not contemplated by the great Creator that man and womankind are intended to wallow in selfishness and self-gratification.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/the-dignity-of-self?lang=eng&id=p24#p24
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Celestial Marriages and Eternal Families Celestial Marriages and Eternal Families
N. Eldon Tanner April 1980
“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it” (Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/04/celestial-marriages-and-eternal-families?lang=eng&id=p8#p8
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“We Need a Listening Ear” “We Need a Listening Ear”
Spencer W. Kimball October 1979
And further: “And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto Moses, saying: Behold, I reveal unto you concerning this heaven, and this earth; write the words which I speak” (Moses 2:1).
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/10/we-need-a-listening-ear?lang=eng&id=p25#p25
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Commandments to Live By Commandments to Live By
O. Leslie Stone October 1979
It is an inspiration to all of us to remember the teachings of our Savior and the many wonderful things he gave to the world.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/10/commandments-to-live-by?lang=eng&id=p2#p2
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Fortify Your Homes against Evil Fortify Your Homes against Evil
Spencer W. Kimball April 1979
The command to teach the children seems to be of equal power with the command to sire and to bear children.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/fortify-your-homes-against-evil?lang=eng&id=p38#p38
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Fundamental Principles to Ponder and Live Fundamental Principles to Ponder and Live
Spencer W. Kimball October 1978
“And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/fundamental-principles-to-ponder-and-live?lang=eng&id=p14#p14
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A Basis for Faith in the Living God A Basis for Faith in the Living God
N. Eldon Tanner October 1978
A simple opening statement in the Bible is, “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/a-basis-for-faith-in-the-living-god?lang=eng&id=p3#p3
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Privileges and Responsibilities of Sisters Privileges and Responsibilities of Sisters
Spencer W. Kimball October 1978
God is the same, yesterday, today, and forever, as are his purposes.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/privileges-and-responsibilities-of-sisters?lang=eng&id=p52#p52
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The True Way of Life and Salvation The True Way of Life and Salvation
Spencer W. Kimball April 1978
“God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” (Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/04/the-true-way-of-life-and-salvation?lang=eng&id=p44#p44
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Becoming the Pure in Heart Becoming the Pure in Heart
Spencer W. Kimball April 1978
“No true Latter-day Saint, while physically or emotionally able, will voluntarily shift the burden of his own or his family’s well-being to someone else.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/04/becoming-the-pure-in-heart?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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The Enriching of Marriage The Enriching of Marriage
James E. Faust October 1977
You might wonder, “How can a marriage be constantly enriched?” Adam, speaking of Eve, said, “This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh.” (Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/the-enriching-of-marriage?lang=eng&id=p12#p12
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The Light of the Gospel The Light of the Gospel
N. Eldon Tanner October 1977
“And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.” (Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/the-light-of-the-gospel?lang=eng&id=p6#p6
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Father—Your Role, Your Responsibility Father—Your Role, Your Responsibility
L. Tom Perry October 1977
First, as a husband: The first instruction given to man and woman immediately following the creation was, “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” (Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/father-your-role-your-responsibility?lang=eng&id=p9#p9
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“As a Man Soweth” “As a Man Soweth”
L. Tom Perry April 1976
“And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto Moses saying: Behold, I reveal unto you concerning this heaven, and this earth; write the words which I speak.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/04/as-a-man-soweth?lang=eng&id=p3#p3
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The Time to Labor Is Now The Time to Labor Is Now
Spencer W. Kimball October 1975
“… all things which I prepared for the use of man; and man saw that it was good for food.” (Moses 3:8–9.)
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/the-time-to-labor-is-now?lang=eng&id=p20#p20
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For the Time Will Come When They Will Not Endure Sound Doctrine For the Time Will Come When They Will Not Endure Sound Doctrine
L. Tom Perry October 1975
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” (Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/for-the-time-will-come-when-they-will-not-endure-sound-doctrine?lang=eng&id=p33#p33
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Family Research Family Research
Eldred G. Smith October 1975
In the very beginning, God placed Adam on the earth and gave him dominion over the fish and the fowl and the cattle and over all the earth.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/family-research?lang=eng&id=p2#p2
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“Why Call Ye Me Lord, Lord, and Do Not the Things Which I Say?” “Why Call Ye Me Lord, Lord, and Do Not the Things Which I Say?”
Spencer W. Kimball April 1975
When men and women are selfless and devoted to their companions, they will have returned more nearly to the image of marriage described by the Lord when he said, “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife, and they shall be one flesh.” (Moses 3:24.)
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/why-call-me-lord-lord-and-do-not-the-things-which-i-say?lang=eng&id=p63#p63
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Easter Thoughts Easter Thoughts
Marion G. Romney April 1975
The scriptural answer to this question comes through firm and clear.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/easter-thoughts?lang=eng&id=p17#p17
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God Will Not Be Mocked God Will Not Be Mocked
Spencer W. Kimball October 1974
“And I the Lord God, took the man [Adam], and put him into the Garden of Eden, to dress it, and to keep it.” (Moses 3:15.)
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/god-will-not-be-mocked?lang=eng&id=p22#p22
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“When Thou Art Converted, Strengthen Thy Brethren” “When Thou Art Converted, Strengthen Thy Brethren”
L. Tom Perry October 1974
It has always interested me to note that in the scriptures when the Lord talks about righteousness, we hear him declare abundance, fullness, and plenty.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/when-thou-art-converted-strengthen-thy-brethren?lang=eng&id=p9#p9
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Guidelines to Carry Forth the Work of God in Cleanliness Guidelines to Carry Forth the Work of God in Cleanliness
Spencer W. Kimball April 1974
Certainly anyone who purposely denies himself or herself honorable parenthood is to be pitied, for the great joy of parenthood is fundamental in the normal, full life, and we remember the command of God in the beginning, “… Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/guidelines-to-carry-forth-the-work-of-god-in-cleanliness?lang=eng&id=p77#p77
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Thou Shalt Love Thy Wife with All Thy Heart Thou Shalt Love Thy Wife with All Thy Heart
Henry D. Taylor October 1973
After the Lord had created Adam, he made it crystal clear that he did not intend that Adam should go through life without a companion, when he said: “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.” (Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/thou-shalt-love-thy-wife-with-all-thy-heart?lang=eng&id=p2#p2
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Revealed Truths of the Gospel Revealed Truths of the Gospel
LeGrand Richards October 1973
We have had quoted in the conference today the statement made by the Lord when Adam was placed in the garden.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/revealed-truths-of-the-gospel?lang=eng&id=p29#p29
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Opposition in Order to Strengthen Us Opposition in Order to Strengthen Us
Eldred G. Smith October 1973
Adam and Eve were the first to come.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/opposition-in-order-to-strengthen-us?lang=eng&id=p6#p6
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No Greater Honor: The Woman’s Role No Greater Honor: The Woman’s Role
N. Eldon Tanner October 1973
When the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet …”, he meant just that, and so presented Eve to Adam.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/no-greater-honor-the-womans-role?lang=eng&id=p18#p18
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He Took Him by the Hand He Took Him by the Hand
Marvin J. Ashton October 1973
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” (Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/he-took-him-by-the-hand?lang=eng&id=p32#p32
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“Thou Mayest Choose for Thyself” “Thou Mayest Choose for Thyself”
N. Eldon Tanner April 1973
“But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it, nevertheless, thou mayest choose for thyself, for it is given unto thee.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/thou-mayest-choose-for-thyself?lang=eng&id=p13#p13
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Success—A Journey or a Destination? Success—A Journey or a Destination?
Hartman Rector, Jr. April 1973
President Harold B.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/success-a-journey-or-a-destination?lang=eng&id=p31#p31
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Altar, Tent, Well Altar, Tent, Well
A. Theodore Tuttle October 1972
The woman is the heart of the home.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/10/altar-tent-well?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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The Ten Commandments The Ten Commandments
Bernard P. Brockbank October 1971
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” (Gen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/the-ten-commandments?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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Laying a Foundation for the Millennium Laying a Foundation for the Millennium
LeGrand Richards October 1971
I just cannot understand how they could read the Bible and yet not believe, and how marriages could be performed in the churches all over the world until death do you part.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/laying-a-foundation-for-the-millennium?lang=eng&id=p17#p17
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“Where Art Thou?” “Where Art Thou?”
N. Eldon Tanner October 1971
“And I, God, blessed them, and said unto them: Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.” (Moses 2:27–28.)
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/where-art-thou?lang=eng&id=p7#p7
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The Meaning of Morality The Meaning of Morality
Victor L. Brown April 1971
Being sons of God, we were created in his image.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/the-meaning-of-morality?lang=eng&id=p7#p7