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Chapter 104

Doctrine and Covenants 104:17

Verse 17 21

For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things, and have given unto the children of men to be agents unto themselves.

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earth

Psalms 136:25 Doctrine and Covenants 59:16 Doctrine and Covenants 59:17 Doctrine and Covenants 59:18 Doctrine and Covenants 59:19 Doctrine and Covenants 59:20

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food

Psalms 136:25

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coats,

Luke 3:11

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transgressions

Doctrine and Covenants 105:2

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meat.

Moses 2:29

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- **Repentance and Conversion** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2007) · Reference
  With the Restoration of the gospel, our Savior has again stressed this doctrine.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/repentance-and-conversion?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **No One Sits Alone** — Gerrit W. Gong (October 2025) · Reference
  On the dusty roads to Jericho, each of us has been laughed at, embarrassed and hurt, perhaps scorned or abused.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/25gong?lang=eng&id=p_qXFX9#p_qXFX9

- **Come to Zion** — D. Todd Christofferson (October 2008) · Alludes to
  “Therefore, if any man shall take of the abundance which I have made, and impart not his portion, according to the law of my gospel, unto the poor and the needy, he shall, with the wicked, lift up his eyes in hell, being in torment” (D&C 104:17–18; see also D&C 56:16–17).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/come-to-zion?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **Be Prepared … Be Ye Strong from Henceforth** — Keith B. McMullin (October 2005) · Reference
  Faith, spirituality, and obedience produce a prepared and self-reliant people.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/be-prepared-be-ye-strong-from-henceforth?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **The Creation** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2000) · Reference
  The process of construction is truly inspiring to me.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/the-creation?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **The Responsibility for Welfare Rests with Me and My Family** — James E. Faust (April 1986) · Quote
  > “For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things, and have given unto the children of men to be agents unto themselves.”
  The Church cannot be expected to provide for every one of its millions of members in case of public or personal disaster.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/the-responsibility-for-welfare-rests-with-me-and-my-family?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **The Basic Principles of Church Welfare** — Marion G. Romney (April 1981) · Quote
  > “For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things, and have given unto the children of men to be agents unto themselves.”
  “For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things, and have given unto the children of men to be agents unto themselves.” (D&C 104:13, 17; italics added.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/the-basic-principles-of-church-welfare?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **“For Whatsoever a Man Soweth, That Shall He Also Reap”** — L. Tom Perry (October 1980) · Quote
  > “For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things and have given unto the children of men to be agents unto themselves”
  “For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things and have given unto the children of men to be agents unto themselves” (D&C 104:17).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/for-whatsoever-a-man-soweth-that-shall-he-also-reap?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **The Role of Bishops in Welfare Services** — Marion G. Romney (October 1977) · Alludes to
  “Therefore, if any man shall take of the abundance which I have made, and impart not his portion, according to the law of my gospel, unto the poor and the needy, he shall, with the wicked, lift up his eyes in hell, being in torment.” (D&C 104:17–18.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/the-role-of-bishops-in-welfare-services?lang=eng&id=p44#p44

- **Address Given by President Marion G. Romney at the Welfare Services Meeting Saturday, April 6, 1974** — Marion G. Romney (April 1974) · Quote
  > “For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things, and have given unto the children of men to be agents unto themselves.”
  “For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things, and have given unto the children of men to be agents unto themselves.” (D&C 104:17.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/welfare-services-romney?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **“Watchman, Warn the Wicked”** — Ezra Taft Benson (April 1973) · Alludes to
  Let us strive for progress down the road of goodness and freedom.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/watchman-warn-the-wicked?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

Repentance and Conversion

Russell M. Nelson April 2007 Sunday Afternoon Session

With the Restoration of the gospel, our Savior has again stressed this doctrine.

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No One Sits Alone

Gerrit W. Gong October 2025 Saturday Afternoon Session

On the dusty roads to Jericho, each of us has been laughed at, embarrassed and hurt, perhaps scorned or abused.

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Come to Zion

D. Todd Christofferson October 2008 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Therefore, if any man shall take of the abundance which I have made, and impart not his portion, according to the law of my gospel, unto the poor and the needy, he shall, with the wicked, lift up his eyes in hell, being in torment” (D&C 104:17–18; see also D&C 56:16–17).

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Be Prepared … Be Ye Strong from Henceforth

Keith B. McMullin October 2005 Saturday Morning Session

Faith, spirituality, and obedience produce a prepared and self-reliant people.

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The Creation

Russell M. Nelson April 2000 Sunday Afternoon Session

The process of construction is truly inspiring to me.

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The Responsibility for Welfare Rests with Me and My Family

James E. Faust April 1986 Saturday Afternoon Session

“For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things, and have given unto the children of men to be agents unto themselves.”

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The Basic Principles of Church Welfare

Marion G. Romney April 1981 Welfare Session

“For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things, and have given unto the children of men to be agents unto themselves.”

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“For Whatsoever a Man Soweth, That Shall He Also Reap”

L. Tom Perry October 1980 Saturday Morning Session

“For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things and have given unto the children of men to be agents unto themselves”

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The Role of Bishops in Welfare Services

Marion G. Romney October 1977 Welfare Session

“Therefore, if any man shall take of the abundance which I have made, and impart not his portion, according to the law of my gospel, unto the poor and the needy, he shall, with the wicked, lift up his eyes in hell, being in torment.” (D&C 104:17–18.)

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Address Given by President Marion G. Romney at the Welfare Services Meeting Saturday, April 6, 1974

Marion G. Romney April 1974 Welfare Session

“For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things, and have given unto the children of men to be agents unto themselves.”

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“Watchman, Warn the Wicked”

Ezra Taft Benson April 1973 Friday Afternoon Session

Let us strive for progress down the road of goodness and freedom.

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