Careful versus Casual

Becky Craven · April 2019 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

The vision of the tree of life shows us how the effects of casualness can lead us away from the covenant path.

Take the Holy Spirit as Your Guide

Larry Y. Wilson · April 2018 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

Ensign Blair’s ability to receive revelation saved him and his shipmates from a raging storm.

Three Sisters

Dieter F. Uchtdorf · October 2017 · General Women’s Session

Open paragraph (1)

There was a narrow path that led to the tree, and alongside was an iron rod that helped them stay on the path.

Let the Clarion Trumpet Sound

Gregory A. Schwitzer · October 2015 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

Over the many years that I have studied the story of Lehi’s dream in the Book of Mormon, I have always thought of the great and spacious building as a place where only the most rebellious reside.

In Tune with the Music of Faith

Quentin L. Cook · April 2012 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

The great introductory vision in the Book of Mormon is Lehi’s prophetic dream of the tree of life.

Dare to Stand Alone

Thomas S. Monson · October 2011 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1 Nephi 8)

In Lehi’s vision of the tree of life, found in 1 Nephi 8, Lehi sees, among others, those who hold to the iron rod until they come forth and partake of the fruit of the tree of life, which we know is a representation of the love of God.

Coming unto Christ by Searching the Scriptures

Merrill J. Bateman · October 1992 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1 Ne. 8)

Lehi’s great visionary dream came soon after he had searched the brass plates (see 1 Ne.

Faithful to the End

Andrea Muñoz Spannaus · April 2024 · Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (1)

Dear friends, Christ is eager to accompany us on the journey of our lives.

The Virtue of the Word

Mark D. Eddy · October 2022 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

It is the prayer of my heart that we may possess the wisdom and meekness to hold fast to the word of God and stay on the covenant path that leads to exaltation and eternal life.

But We Heeded Them Not

David A. Bednar · April 2022 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

As I sing “Let Us All Press On,” I often think of the people in Lehi’s vision pressing forward on the path that led to the tree of life who were not merely “clinging to” but were “continually holding fast to the rod of iron, until they came forth and fell down and partook of the fruit of the tree.” Lehi described multitudes in the great and spacious building that were pointing “the finger of scorn at [him] and those … partaking of the fruit.” His response to the jeers and insults is magnifice...

Be Faithful, Not Faithless

Stephen W. Owen · October 2019 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

Where do we find true spiritual nourishment?

Turn to Him and Answers Will Come

James B. Martino · October 2015 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

Why did the trials of these sons of Mosiah strengthen their faith and commitment rather than cause them to murmur or doubt?

Stay by the Tree

Kevin W. Pearson · April 2015 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Life’s journey is challenging.

Continually Holding Fast

Kevin S. Hamilton · October 2013 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

There was, however, a third group that was not only successful in reaching the tree of life, but they afterward did not fall away.

Be an Example of the Believers

Mary N. Cook · October 2010 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

Unlike Lucy, today we are blessed to have more than the Bible.

Hold On

Ann M. Dibb · October 2009 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1 Nephi 8:30)

“he [also] saw other multitudes pressing forward; and they came and caught hold of the end of the rod of iron; and they did press their way forward, continually holding fast to [that] rod of iron, until they came forth and fell down and partook of the fruit of the tree,”

Safety for the Soul

Jeffrey R. Holland · October 2009 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

In Lehi’s dream an already difficult journey gets more difficult when a mist of darkness arises, obscuring any view of the safe but narrow path his family and others are to follow.

Consecrate Thy Performance

Neal A. Maxwell · April 2002 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1 Ne. 8:30)

In meeting these recited challenges, spiritual submissiveness is fortunately and helpfully adroit—sometimes helping us to “let go” of things, even mortal life, other times to “hold fast,” and still other times to use the next stepping-stone (see 1 Ne.

“Set in Order Thy House”

Russell M. Nelson · October 2001 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

From the Book of Mormon we learn about multitudes who were “continually holding fast to the rod of iron,” which Nephi likened to “the word of God.” Anchored in truth, that iron rod is immovable and immutable.

Coming unto Christ by Searching the Scriptures

Merrill J. Bateman · October 1992 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1 Ne. 8:30)

Lehi’s great visionary dream came soon after he had searched the brass plates (see 1 Ne.

Unclutter Your Life

William R. Bradford · April 1992 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1 Ne. 8:19, 30)

As you examine your list of basics, the next question would be, do I study the scriptures?