2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11

Aligning Our Will with His Aligning Our Will with His

Ulisses Soares October 2024

While it is true that each of us travels an individualized discipleship journey on the covenant path, striving to keep our hearts and minds centered on Christ Jesus, we need to be careful and constantly vigilant to not be tempted to adopt this type of worldly philosophy in our life.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/28soares?lang=eng&id=p_nuuUq#p_nuuUq

What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget

Russell M. Nelson April 2021

We live in a time prophesied long ago, when “all things shall be in commotion; and surely, men’s hearts shall fail them; for fear shall come upon all people.” That was true before the pandemic, and it will be true after.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/36nelson?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

Seek Christ in Every Thought Seek Christ in Every Thought

Ulisses Soares October 2020

My dear friends, when we resist the little temptations, which often come unexpectedly in our life, we are better equipped to avoid serious transgressions.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/43soares?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

Laying the Foundation of a Great Work Laying the Foundation of a Great Work

Steven R. Bangerter October 2018

President Russell M.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/laying-the-foundation-of-a-great-work?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

Come, Listen to a Prophet’s Voice Come, Listen to a Prophet’s Voice

Dean M. Davies October 2018

I have been blessed to witness some of the gifts of God upon His prophets.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/come-listen-to-a-prophets-voice?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

Personal Peace: The Reward of Righteousness Personal Peace: The Reward of Righteousness

Quentin L. Cook April 2013

Who can forget the evil attacks of September 11, 2001, on various U.S.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/personal-peace-the-reward-of-righteousness?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

Beware Concerning Yourselves Beware Concerning Yourselves

Anthony D. Perkins October 2012

The Old Testament story of David is a tragic example of squandered priesthood power.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/beware-concerning-yourselves?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

Dare to Stand Alone Dare to Stand Alone

Thomas S. Monson October 2011

Those who conducted the interviews emphasized that the majority of the young people with whom they spoke had “not been given the resources—by schools, institutions [or] families—to cultivate their moral intuitions.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/dare-to-stand-alone?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

Blessed Are All the Pure in Heart Blessed Are All the Pure in Heart

L. Whitney Clayton October 2007

“And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king’s house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon” (2 Samuel 11:1–2).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/blessed-are-all-the-pure-in-heart?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

Spiritual Nutrients Spiritual Nutrients

James E. Faust October 2006

The answer to his question “What am I doing wrong?” was simple.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/spiritual-nutrients?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

Be Prepared … Be Ye Strong from Henceforth Be Prepared … Be Ye Strong from Henceforth

Keith B. McMullin October 2005

We are indebted to those who, when buffeted by calamities, remind us of man’s dependence upon God.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/be-prepared-be-ye-strong-from-henceforth?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

The Sanctity of the Body The Sanctity of the Body

Susan W. Tanner October 2005

“Of all the creations of the Almighty, there is none more beautiful, none more inspiring than a lovely daughter of God who walks in virtue with an understanding of why she should do so, who honors and respects her body as a thing sacred and divine, who cultivates her mind and constantly enlarges the horizon of her understanding, who nurtures her spirit with everlasting truth” (“Understanding Our Divine Nature,” Liahona, Feb.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/the-sanctity-of-the-body?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

Pornography Pornography

Dallin H. Oaks April 2005

Consider the tragic example of King David.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/pornography?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

Glad Tidings from Cumorah Glad Tidings from Cumorah

Susan W. Tanner April 2005

Moroni exercised faith in the promised blessings for future generations.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/glad-tidings-from-cumorah?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

What’s in It for Me? What’s in It for Me?

James E. Faust October 2002

On September 11, 2001, the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City were hit by terrorist-controlled airliners that caused both towers to collapse.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/whats-in-it-for-me?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

Now Is the Time Now Is the Time

Thomas S. Monson October 2001

All of us have been dramatically affected by the tragic events of that fateful day, September 11, 2001.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/now-is-the-time?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

Standing Tall Standing Tall

H. David Burton October 2001

Out of the deep anguish and turmoil of September 11th have come many instances of men, women, and nations standing tall.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/standing-tall?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

The Times in Which We Live The Times in Which We Live

Gordon B. Hinckley October 2001

You are acutely aware of the events of September 11, less than a month ago.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/the-times-in-which-we-live?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

The Seventh Commandment: A Shield The Seventh Commandment: A Shield

Neal A. Maxwell October 2001

There are so many ways to keep the shielding seventh commandment firmly in place.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/the-seventh-commandment-a-shield?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

“Watch with Me” “Watch with Me”

Henry B. Eyring April 2001

During the president’s service, he has seen 12 of the men he taught ordained elders.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/watch-with-me?lang=eng&id=p38#p38

You Can’t Pet a Rattlesnake You Can’t Pet a Rattlesnake

David E. Sorensen April 2001

Pornography, though billed by Satan as entertainment, is a deeply poisonous, deceptive snake that lies coiled up in magazines, the Internet, and the television.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/you-can-t-pet-a-rattlesnake?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

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

Neal A. Maxwell April 1999

The severely selfish use others but do not love them.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/repent-of-our-selfishness-d-c-56-8?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

Heirs to the Kingdom of God Heirs to the Kingdom of God

James E. Faust April 1995

My beloved brothers and sisters and friends, in responding at this pulpit as the newest member of the First Presidency of this church, I recall the words of Solomon, who said, “I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.” Like Solomon, I pray that God will give me an understanding heart.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/heirs-to-the-kingdom-of-god?lang=eng&id=p2#p2

Some Scriptural Lessons on Leadership Some Scriptural Lessons on Leadership

Spencer J. Condie April 1990

Following the death of David, his son Solomon ascended to the throne.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/some-scriptural-lessons-on-leadership?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

“Answer Me” “Answer Me”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1988

God’s work is one of finding, helping, reconciling—not of leaving, betraying, and deserting.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/answer-me?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

Taking upon Us the Name of Jesus Christ Taking upon Us the Name of Jesus Christ

Dallin H. Oaks April 1985

When the children of Israel were still on the other side of the Jordan, the Lord told them that when they entered the promised land there should be a place where the Lord their God would “cause his name to dwell.” (Deut.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/taking-upon-us-the-name-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

The Meaning of Maturity The Meaning of Maturity

Derek A. Cuthbert October 1982

“In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.” (1 Kgs.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/the-meaning-of-maturity?lang=eng&id=p2#p2

Integrity, the Mother of Many Virtues Integrity, the Mother of Many Virtues

James E. Faust April 1982

The Lord appeared to the great Solomon in a dream and said, “Ask what I shall give thee.” (1 Kgs.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/integrity-the-mother-of-many-virtues?lang=eng&id=p44#p44

“Look to God and Live” “Look to God and Live”

Carlos E. Asay October 1978

The direction of our look is critical.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/look-to-god-and-live?lang=eng&id=p54#p54

“Finishers Wanted” “Finishers Wanted”

Thomas S. Monson April 1972

“And David sent and inquired after the woman.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/finishers-wanted?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

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