The Windows of Heaven

David A. Bednar · October 2013 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 53; 56)

The stripling warriors in the Book of Mormon (see Alma 53; 56–58) prayed earnestly that God would strengthen and deliver them out of the hands of their enemies.

Stand Strong in Holy Places

Robert D. Hales · April 2013 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1)

The 2,000 stripling warriors defended their families against those who despised gospel values.

A Return to Virtue

Elaine S. Dalton · October 2008 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (4)

Could it be that we have been slowly desensitized into thinking that high moral standards are old-fashioned and not relevant or important in today’s society?

The Call for Courage

Thomas S. Monson · April 2004 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1)

Who can help but be inspired by the lives of the 2,000 stripling sons of Helaman, who taught and demonstrated the need of courage to follow the teachings of parents, the courage to be chaste and pure?

Courage Counts

Thomas S. Monson · October 1986 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (Alma 56)

Who can help but be inspired by the lives of the two thousand stripling sons of Helaman who taught and demonstrated the need of courage to follow the teachings of parents, the courage to be chaste and pure?

Faith—The Force of Life

Rex D. Pinegar · October 1982 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 53; 56)

Those of you who have read the Book of Mormon are familiar with the story of the sons of Helaman.

God Loves All His Children

Gregorio E. Casillas · October 2024 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

Please remember that the Lord Jesus Christ is your Savior and understands you personally.

In Support of the Rising Generation

Michael T. Nelson · April 2024 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

We learn from Helaman that these young men were supported by their parents.

After the Trial of Our Faith

Jorge M. Alvarado · October 2019 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

“And they rehearsed unto me the words of their mothers, saying: We do not doubt our mothers knew it.”

Women and Gospel Learning in the Home

Henry B. Eyring · October 2018 · General Women’s Session

Open paragraph (1)

“And they rehearsed unto me the words of their mothers, saying: We do not doubt our mothers knew it.”

That He May Become Strong Also

Henry B. Eyring · October 2016 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1)

The sons of Helaman did not doubt.

Seek Learning: You Have a Work to Do

Mary N. Cook · April 2012 · General Young Women Meeting

Open paragraph (2)

We learn in “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” that “mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children.” Providing an education for your children is part of that nurturing and is your sacred responsibility.

Our Duty to God: The Mission of Parents and Leaders to the Rising Generation

Robert D. Hales · April 2010 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 56:47)

For youth, there is no substitute for seeing the gospel lived in our daily lives.

Moral Discipline

D. Todd Christofferson · October 2009 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 56:47)

“Now they never had fought, yet they did not fear death; and they did think more upon the liberty of their fathers than they did upon their lives; yea, they had been taught by their mothers, that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them”

A Lesson from the Book of Mormon

Vicki F. Matsumori · April 2007 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 56:47)

My message today is for you first-generation members who may have been born to goodly parents and yet were not taught the gospel in your homes.

Keeping Our Covenants

Richard J. Maynes · October 2004 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 56:45, 47)

“Now they never had fought, yet they did not fear death; and they did think more upon the liberty of their fathers than they did upon their lives; yea, they had been taught by their mothers, that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them”

If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear

Thomas S. Monson · October 2004 · General Relief Society Meeting

Open paragraph (1)

The scriptures also remind us that what we learn from our mothers comprises our very core values, as with the 2,000 stripling sons and warriors of Helaman, who “had been taught by their mothers, that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them.” And He did!

The Joy of Womanhood

Margaret D. Nadauld · October 2000 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 56:47)

Grateful daughters of God love Him and teach their children to love Him without reservation and without resentment.

Strengthening Families: Our Sacred Duty

Robert D. Hales · April 1999 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 56:47)

The 2,000 stripling warriors in the army of Helaman testified that their righteous mothers had powerfully taught gospel principles to them (see Alma 56:47–48).

Fat-Free Feasting

Bonnie D. Parkin · April 1995 · General Young Women Meeting

Open paragraph (Alma 56:47)

I wasn’t very good at studying the scriptures as a young woman.

Live in Obedience

Joseph B. Wirthlin · April 1994 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1)

Watching this display of obedience, I thought of you Aaronic Priesthood brethren and how you are taught by your mothers, like the two thousand stripling sons of Helaman, and by caring fathers and priesthood leaders.

The Greatest Challenge in the World—Good Parenting

James E. Faust · October 1990 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 56:47)

Generally, those children who make the decision and have the resolve to abstain from drugs, alcohol, and illicit sex are those who have adopted and internalized the strong values of their homes as lived by their parents.

“Remember Him”

Joanne B. Doxey · October 1989 · General Women’s Meeting

Open paragraph (Alma 56:47)

We learn from Alma that the sons of Helaman remembered their mothers’ teachings and did obey them, and performed every work with exactness.

Faith—The Force of Life

Rex D. Pinegar · October 1982 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 53:20; 56:47, 56)

“And they … fought as if with the strength of God; yea, never were men known to have fought with such miraculous strength; and with such mighty power.” (Alma 53:20; 56:47, 56; italics added.)

The Honored Place of Woman

Ezra Taft Benson · October 1981 · General Relief Society Meeting

Open paragraph (Alma 56:47)

Their leader, Helaman, said of them, “Yea, they had been taught by their mothers, that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them.” (Alma 56:47.)

Obedience—Full Obedience

Teddy E. Brewerton · April 1981 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 56:47)

In Alma 57 we read about the 2,060 sons of Helaman who fought valiantly in many wars, administering death to all who opposed them and the Church.