Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34
2026 · Week 20
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- Deuteronomy 6 Deuteronomy 6
- Deuteronomy 7 Deuteronomy 7
- Deuteronomy 8 Deuteronomy 8
Relevant conference talks
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That All May Be Edified That All May Be Edified
Chad H Webb October 2025
True doctrine is found in the scriptures and teachings of modern prophets.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/22webb?lang=eng&id=p_fURV3#p_fURV3
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They Are Their Own Judges They Are Their Own Judges
David A. Bednar October 2025
Righteous fear encompasses a deep feeling of reverence and awe for the Lord Jesus Christ, obedience to His commandments, and anticipation of the Final Judgment and justice at His hand.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/51bednar?lang=eng&id=p_xIbdO#p_xIbdO
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Mortality Works! Mortality Works!
Brook P. Hales October 2024
“And thou shalt remember all the way[s] which the Lord thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what [is] in thine heart, whether thou [would] keep his commandments, or no.”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/43hales?lang=eng&id=p_fOGVh#p_fOGVh
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The Savior’s Healing Power upon the Isles of the Sea The Savior’s Healing Power upon the Isles of the Sea
J. Kimo Esplin October 2023
Later that same year, 161 adults and children embarked from Tokyo to make their way to the Hawaii Temple.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/55esplin?lang=eng&id=p14#p14
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Finding Personal Peace Finding Personal Peace
Henry B. Eyring April 2023
Fourth, keeping the Lord’s commandments requires more than obedience.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/17eyring?lang=eng&id=p22#p22
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Teaching Self-Reliance to Children and Youth Teaching Self-Reliance to Children and Youth
Hugo E. Martinez April 2022
The Children’s Guidebook says: “When Jesus was your age, He learned and grew.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/46martinez?lang=eng&id=p23#p23
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Becoming More in Christ: The Parable of the Slope Becoming More in Christ: The Parable of the Slope
Clark G. Gilbert October 2021
Finally, let me share two areas of counsel for those with elevated starting points.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/16gilbert?lang=eng&id=p9#p9
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Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ
Sean Douglas October 2021
Satan seeks to lead us to the breeding ground of doubt.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/55douglas?lang=eng&id=p12#p12
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Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God
Dale G. Renlund April 2020
The consistency of pleas from prophets to reflect on the goodness of God is striking.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/26renlund?lang=eng&id=p2#p2
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A Perfect Brightness of Hope A Perfect Brightness of Hope
Jeffrey R. Holland April 2020
Thus our look back at 200 years of God’s goodness to the world.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/43holland?lang=eng&id=p7#p7
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The True, Pure, and Simple Gospel of Jesus Christ The True, Pure, and Simple Gospel of Jesus Christ
M. Russell Ballard April 2019
The best ways for us to see the spiritual purposes of the Church are to live the true, pure, and simple teachings of Christ and also to apply the Savior’s two great commandments: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/23ballard?lang=eng&id=p14#p14
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Great Love for Our Father’s Children Great Love for Our Father’s Children
Quentin L. Cook April 2019
My purpose this morning is to emphasize the essential role of that kind of love in missionary work, temple and family history work, and home-centered, Church-supported family religious observance.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/43cook?lang=eng&id=p2#p2
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Laying the Foundation of a Great Work Laying the Foundation of a Great Work
Steven R. Bangerter October 2018
Moses well understood the fundamental need for constant teaching.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/laying-the-foundation-of-a-great-work?lang=eng&id=p19#p19
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Our Campfire of Faith Our Campfire of Faith
Gerrit W. Gong October 2018
The scriptures invite us to place all we are and are becoming on the altar of love and service.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/our-campfire-of-faith?lang=eng&id=p31#p31
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A Child’s Guiding Gift A Child’s Guiding Gift
Mary R. Durham April 2016
“Thou shalt teach [the Lord’s words] diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.” Immersing our families in the Spirit will keep our children’s hearts open to His influence.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/a-childs-guiding-gift?lang=eng&id=p27#p27
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My Heart Pondereth Them Continually My Heart Pondereth Them Continually
Devin G. Durrant October 2015
I believe Nephi was a ponderizer.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/my-heart-pondereth-them-continually?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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Therefore They Hushed Their Fears Therefore They Hushed Their Fears
David A. Bednar April 2015
The righteous fear I am attempting to describe encompasses a deep feeling of reverence, respect, and awe for the Lord Jesus Christ (see Psalm 33:8; 96:4), obedience to His commandments (see Deuteronomy 5:29; 8:6; 10:12; 13:4; Psalm 112:1), and anticipation of the Final Judgment and justice at His hand.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/therefore-they-hushed-their-fears?lang=eng&id=p36#p36
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The Lord Is My Light The Lord Is My Light
Quentin L. Cook April 2015
My uncle Vaughn Roberts Kimball was a good student, an aspiring author, and a BYU football quarterback.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/the-lord-is-my-light?lang=eng&id=p13#p13
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On Being Genuine On Being Genuine
Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2015
So if you feel small and weak, please simply come unto Christ, who makes weak things strong.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/on-being-genuine?lang=eng&id=p32#p32
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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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Beware Concerning Yourselves Beware Concerning Yourselves
Anthony D. Perkins October 2012
Long ago, Moses counseled, “Beware lest thou forget the Lord.” In our fast-paced and entertainment-saturated world, men are still quick to “forget the Lord, … to do iniquity, and to be led away by the evil one.”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/beware-concerning-yourselves?lang=eng&id=p13#p13
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He Truly Loves Us He Truly Loves Us
Paul E. Koelliker April 2012
President Gordon B.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/he-truly-loves-us?lang=eng&id=p18#p18
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In Tune with the Music of Faith In Tune with the Music of Faith
Quentin L. Cook April 2012
Religious observance in the home blesses our families.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/in-tune-with-the-music-of-faith?lang=eng&id=p14#p14
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Redemption Redemption
LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. October 2011
A prominent scriptural use of the word redeem concerns the delivery of the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/redemption?lang=eng&id=p5#p5
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We Are All Enlisted We Are All Enlisted
Jeffrey R. Holland October 2011
Do I need to hum a few bars of “We Are All Enlisted”?
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/we-are-all-enlisted?lang=eng&id=p8#p8
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Covenants Covenants
Russell M. Nelson October 2011
And that covenant would be everlasting—even through “a thousand generations.”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/covenants?lang=eng&id=p16#p16
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Love and Law Love and Law
Dallin H. Oaks October 2009
If only we will listen, we can know of God’s love and feel it, even when we are disobedient.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/love-and-law?lang=eng&id=p18#p18
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School Thy Feelings, O My Brother School Thy Feelings, O My Brother
Thomas S. Monson October 2009
I think of them whenever I read the words: “Anger doesn’t solve anything.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/school-thy-feelings-o-my-brother?lang=eng&id=p14#p14
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Stewardship—a Sacred Trust Stewardship—a Sacred Trust
Quentin L. Cook October 2009
This feeling of accountability, which is encompassed by the first great commandment to love God, has been described by some as “obedience to the unenforceable.” We try to do what is right because we love and want to please our Father in Heaven, not because someone is forcing us to obey.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/stewardship-a-sacred-trust?lang=eng&id=p7#p7
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Salvation and Exaltation Salvation and Exaltation
Russell M. Nelson April 2008
In Church callings we are subject to release.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/salvation-and-exaltation?lang=eng&id=p24#p24
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My Soul Delighteth in the Things of the Lord My Soul Delighteth in the Things of the Lord
Susan W. Tanner April 2008
President Hinckley also admonished both men and women to be nurturers.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/my-soul-delighteth-in-the-things-of-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p12#p12
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The Light in Their Eyes The Light in Their Eyes
James E. Faust October 2005
Paul Harvey, a famous news commentator, visited one of our Church school campuses some years ago.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/the-light-in-their-eyes?lang=eng&id=p7#p7
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With All the Feeling of a Tender Parent: A Message of Hope for Families With All the Feeling of a Tender Parent: A Message of Hope for Families
Robert D. Hales April 2004
Moses counseled, “And thou shalt teach [these words] diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.” Our families should be in our thoughts continually.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/with-all-the-feeling-of-a-tender-parent-a-message-of-hope-to-families?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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The Grandeur of God The Grandeur of God
Jeffrey R. Holland October 2003
He did this at least in part because then and now all of us need to know God more fully in order to love Him more deeply and obey Him more completely.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/the-grandeur-of-god?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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How Choice a Seer! How Choice a Seer!
Neal A. Maxwell October 2003
Revelations and translations also came regarding God’s central purpose “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man,” giving us divine, succinct reassurances (Moses 1:39).
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/how-choice-a-seer?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”
Russell M. Nelson October 2002
Father Abraham was uniquely called a “Friend of God.” Peace was one of Abraham’s highest priorities.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/blessed-are-the-peacemakers?lang=eng&id=p24#p24
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Consecrate Thy Performance Consecrate Thy Performance
Neal A. Maxwell April 2002
Before enjoying the harvests of righteous efforts, let us therefore first acknowledge God’s hand.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/consecrate-thy-performance?lang=eng&id=p22#p22
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Our Father’s Plan Our Father’s Plan
Christoffel Golden Jr. October 2001
We need not fear but with faith follow our Heavenly Father’s great plan of happiness.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/our-fathers-plan?lang=eng&id=p18#p18
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“Set in Order Thy House” “Set in Order Thy House”
Russell M. Nelson October 2001
With this sacred charge in mind, let us consider what we should teach.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/set-in-order-thy-house?lang=eng&id=p30#p30
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As Doves to Our Windows As Doves to Our Windows
Jeffrey R. Holland April 2000
“And houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, and wells digged, which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive trees, which thou plantedst not.”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/as-doves-to-our-windows?lang=eng&id=p11#p11
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“Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ” “Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ”
Neal A. Maxwell October 1997
We too can learn greater meekness by giving more “glory … to the Father” (D&C 19:19) in lieu of our attention-getting behavior or any arrogant views of personal accomplishment, such as, “My power and the might of mine [own] hand hath gotten me this wealth” (Deut.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/10/apply-the-atoning-blood-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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Touch the Hearts of the Children Touch the Hearts of the Children
Anne G. Wirthlin October 1995
“And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates” (Deut.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/touch-the-hearts-of-the-children?lang=eng&id=p12#p12
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The Lord Will Prosper the Righteous The Lord Will Prosper the Righteous
Dean L. Larsen October 1992
“And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth” (Deut.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/the-lord-will-prosper-the-righteous?lang=eng&id=p31#p31
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Fruits of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ Fruits of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ
Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1991
Throughout the ages, the Lord has referred to his people, those who love him and keep his commandments, in words that set them apart.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/10/fruits-of-the-restored-gospel-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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“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.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/10/bring-up-your-children-in-light-and-truth?lang=eng&id=p19#p19
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“Beware Lest Thou Forget the Lord” “Beware Lest Thou Forget the Lord”
Dean L. Larsen April 1991
“Then beware lest thou forget the Lord, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage” (Deut.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/beware-lest-thou-forget-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p7#p7
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Listen to Learn Listen to Learn
Russell M. Nelson April 1991
Parents have a divine duty to teach their children to love the Lord.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/listen-to-learn?lang=eng&id=p19#p19
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“Murmur Not” “Murmur Not”
Neal A. Maxwell October 1989
“And thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.” (Deut.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/murmur-not?lang=eng&id=p23#p23
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“Remember Him” “Remember Him”
Joanne B. Doxey October 1989
The Lord has told parents, “And thou shalt teach [the commandments of God] diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.” (Deut.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/remember-him?lang=eng&id=p27#p27
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The Great Commandment—Love the Lord The Great Commandment—Love the Lord
Ezra Taft Benson April 1988
This, then, is the first and great commandment: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength” (Mark 12:30; see also Matt.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/the-great-commandment-love-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p9#p9
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Draw Near unto Me through Obedience Draw Near unto Me through Obedience
Barbara W. Winder October 1985
From the very beginning, God has taught his children that blessings come to those who are obedient.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/draw-near-unto-me-through-obedience?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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The Great Plan of the Eternal God The Great Plan of the Eternal God
Neal A. Maxwell April 1984
In His selfless plan, the Lord doeth nothing save it be for the benefit of the children of men.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/04/the-great-plan-of-the-eternal-god?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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Home and Family: A Divine Eternal Pattern Home and Family: A Divine Eternal Pattern
Gene R. Cook April 1984
“Teach your children to love the Lord thy God with all thine heart” (see Deut.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/04/home-and-family-a-divine-eternal-pattern?lang=eng&id=p18#p18
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Parents’ Concern for Children Parents’ Concern for Children
Howard W. Hunter October 1983
“And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.” (Deut.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/10/parents-concern-for-children?lang=eng&id=p22#p22
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The Meaning of Maturity The Meaning of Maturity
Derek A. Cuthbert October 1982
“And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.” (Deut.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/the-meaning-of-maturity?lang=eng&id=p24#p24
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Beginning Again Beginning Again
Hugh W. Pinnock April 1982
Remember, all problems do not keel over as Goliath did before David.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/beginning-again?lang=eng&id=p24#p24
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The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon
Marion G. Romney April 1980
Instructing ancient Israel not to go after “the gods of the people which [were] round about” them (Deut.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/04/the-book-of-mormon?lang=eng&id=p31#p31
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Language: A Divine Way of Communicating Language: A Divine Way of Communicating
Charles A. Didier October 1979
Words can get things done, commitments fulfilled, or miracles accomplished.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/10/language-a-divine-way-of-communicating?lang=eng&id=p17#p17
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The Home as an Educational Institution The Home as an Educational Institution
G. Homer Durham April 1979
“And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way.” (Deut.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/the-home-as-an-educational-institution?lang=eng&id=p12#p12
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The Temptations of Christ The Temptations of Christ
Howard W. Hunter October 1976
There lurked in this appeal from Satan another temptation of the human side of mortal nature—the temptation to perform some dazzling feat, some astounding exploit which might bring crowds of amazed and attentive onlookers.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/the-temptations-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p9#p9
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Once or Twice in a Thousand Years Once or Twice in a Thousand Years
Bruce R. McConkie October 1975
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.” (Deut.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/once-or-twice-in-a-thousand-years?lang=eng&id=p25#p25
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Help for Parents Help for Parents
H. Burke Peterson April 1975
As we consider how we might better learn of Him and teach of Him, may I suggest one of the great blessings your family may be missing out on is the simple experience of reading the scriptures together daily.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/help-for-parents?lang=eng&id=p20#p20
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The Law of the Fast The Law of the Fast
Henry D. Taylor October 1974
“Fasting and prayer in the present dispensation have been carried over from primitive times.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/the-law-of-the-fast?lang=eng&id=p7#p7
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Hold Up Your Hands Hold Up Your Hands
Sterling W. Sill April 1973
“And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.” (Deut.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/hold-up-your-hands?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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Spiritual Famine Spiritual Famine
Howard W. Hunter October 1972
Long before this time Moses had written: “… man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord doth man live.” (Deut.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/10/spiritual-famine?lang=eng&id=p6#p6
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“I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth”
Joseph Fielding Smith October 1971
We the Latter-day Saints are a blessed and favored people.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/i-know-that-my-redeemer-liveth?lang=eng&id=p3#p3