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Chapter 25

Doctrine and Covenants 25:10

Verse 10 33

And verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better.

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2 Corinthians 6:17 Doctrine and Covenants 30:2

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seek

Ether 12:4

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better

Psalms 63:3

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come

2 Corinthians 6:17

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hope

Ether 12:4

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earth

Doctrine and Covenants 30:2

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- **Live Up to Your Privileges** — Emily Belle Freeman (October 2024) · Reference
  While the Prophet Joseph was being tutored in keys, offices, ordinances, and how to assist in the service of the priesthood, the Lord Himself, through His prophet, gave a revelation to Emma.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/13freeman?lang=eng&id=p_kZJdt#p_kZJdt

- **What I Hope My Granddaughters (and Grandsons) Will Understand about Relief Society** — Julie B. Beck (October 2011) · Reference
  As the Lord began restoring His Church through the Prophet Joseph Smith, He again included women in a pattern of discipleship.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/what-i-hope-my-granddaughters-and-grandsons-will-understand-about-relief-society?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Woman—Of Infinite Worth** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1989) · Alludes to
  A righteous woman is a student of the scriptures.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/woman-of-infinite-worth?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

- **Warnings from the Past** — Mark E. Petersen (April 1971) · Alludes to
  Church attendance in most denominations is falling off at a rapid rate.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/warnings-from-the-past?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **The Lord Looketh on the Heart** — Ronald M. Barcellos (October 2025) · Reference
  Brothers and sisters, I invite you to give your whole heart to the Savior today.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/14barcellos?lang=eng&id=p_o3GTq#p_o3GTq

- **Focus on Jesus Christ** — Milton Camargo (April 2023) · Reference
  Our covenants help us focus our attention, our thoughts, and our actions on Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/32camargo?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **God among Us** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (April 2021) · Reference
  He teaches us to become His disciples—that our hearts should not strive for personal power, wealth, approval, or position.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/12uchtdorf?lang=eng&id=p42#p42

- **An Especially Noble Calling** — Joy D. Jones (April 2020) · Reference
  The Lord instructed Emma Smith to “receive the Holy Ghost,” learn much, “lay aside the things of this world, … seek for the things of a better,” and “cleave unto [her] covenants” with God.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/14jones?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection** — Ronald A. Rasband (April 2019) · Reference
  We make and renew our covenants by partaking of the sacrament and by worshipping in the temple.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/56rasband?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **Exceeding Great and Precious Promises** — David A. Bednar (October 2017) · Reference
  One of the great challenges each of us faces every day is to not allow the concerns of this world to so dominate our time and energy that we neglect the eternal things that matter most.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/exceeding-great-and-precious-promises?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **Let the Holy Spirit Guide** — Ronald A. Rasband (April 2017) · Reference
  The Holy Ghost accompanies those who are “strict to remember the Lord their God from day to day.” As the Lord counseled, we must “lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better,” for “the Spirit of the Lord doth not dwell in unholy temples.” We must always try to obey God’s laws, study the scriptures, pray, attend the temple, and live true to the thirteenth article of faith, “being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and … doing good to all men.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/let-the-holy-spirit-guide?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Wanted: Hands and Hearts to Hasten the Work** — Linda K. Burton (April 2014) · Reference
  Jesus called him to become a part of His work—the work of a disciple.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/wanted-hands-and-hearts-to-hasten-the-work?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **General Conference: Strengthening Faith and Testimony** — Robert D. Hales (October 2013) · Reference
  This principle is true for all members of the Church as we prepare to participate in ward, stake, and general conferences.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/general-conference-strengthening-faith-and-testimony?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Be Ye Converted** — Bonnie L. Oscarson (October 2013) · Reference
  Living the gospel and standing in holy places is not always easy or comfortable, but I testify that it is worth it!
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/be-ye-converted?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Remember Who You Are!** — Elaine S. Dalton (April 2010) · Reference
  Young women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, remember who you are!
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/remember-who-you-are?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **A Return to Virtue** — Elaine S. Dalton (October 2008) · Reference
  What can each of us do to begin our return to virtue?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/a-return-to-virtue?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Christlike Attributes—the Wind beneath Our Wings** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2005) · Alludes to
  By becoming more like the Savior, we will grow in our ability to “abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost” (Romans 15:13).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/christlike-attributes-the-wind-beneath-our-wings?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **Enhancing Our Temple Experience** — L. Lionel Kendrick (April 2001) · Quote
  > verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better”
  The Savior has given us loving counsel that will assist us in enhancing our temple experience by leaving the world behind: “And verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better” (D&C 25:10).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/enhancing-our-temple-experience?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

- **We Are Women of God** — Sheri L. Dew (October 1999) · Alludes to
  The Lord revealed the remedy for such spiritual disaster when He counseled Emma Smith to “lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better” (D&C 25:10).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/we-are-women-of-god?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **Pioneer Shoes through the Ages** — Mary Ellen Smoot (October 1997) · Quote
  > verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better.”
  In the 25th section of the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord instructed Emma Smith: “And verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/10/pioneer-shoes-through-the-ages?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **“Are You the Woman I Think You Are?”** — Sheri L. Dew (October 1997) · Alludes to
  Each day we stand at the end of our own Parley Street.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/10/are-you-the-woman-i-think-you-are?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **“Seek, and Ye Shall Find”** — Elaine L. Jack (October 1994) · Alludes to
  The Lord has counseled us directly in this dispensation to seek the Spirit—to learn much—that we might “lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better” (D&C 25:10).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/seek-and-ye-shall-find?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **“Ponder the Path of Thy Feet”** — Elaine L. Jack (October 1993) · Alludes to
  Eliza R.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/ponder-the-path-of-thy-feet?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **“If Thou Art Faithful”** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1984) · Quote
  > “I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better.”
  The Lord continued, “I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better.” (D&C 25:10.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/if-thou-art-faithful?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

Live Up to Your Privileges

Emily Belle Freeman October 2024 Saturday Morning Session

While the Prophet Joseph was being tutored in keys, offices, ordinances, and how to assist in the service of the priesthood, the Lord Himself, through His prophet, gave a revelation to Emma.

Reference Verified
What I Hope My Granddaughters (and Grandsons) Will Understand about Relief Society

Julie B. Beck October 2011 General Relief Society Meeting

As the Lord began restoring His Church through the Prophet Joseph Smith, He again included women in a pattern of discipleship.

Reference Verified
Woman—Of Infinite Worth

Russell M. Nelson October 1989 Saturday Afternoon Session

A righteous woman is a student of the scriptures.

Alludes to High confidence
Warnings from the Past

Mark E. Petersen April 1971 Saturday Afternoon Session

Church attendance in most denominations is falling off at a rapid rate.

Alludes to High confidence
The Lord Looketh on the Heart

Ronald M. Barcellos October 2025 Saturday Morning Session

Brothers and sisters, I invite you to give your whole heart to the Savior today.

Reference Verified
Focus on Jesus Christ

Milton Camargo April 2023 Saturday Evening Session

Our covenants help us focus our attention, our thoughts, and our actions on Christ.

Reference Verified
God among Us

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2021 Saturday Morning Session

He teaches us to become His disciples—that our hearts should not strive for personal power, wealth, approval, or position.

Reference Verified
An Especially Noble Calling

Joy D. Jones April 2020 Saturday Morning Session

The Lord instructed Emma Smith to “receive the Holy Ghost,” learn much, “lay aside the things of this world, … seek for the things of a better,” and “cleave unto [her] covenants” with God.

Reference Verified
Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection

Ronald A. Rasband April 2019 Sunday Afternoon Session

We make and renew our covenants by partaking of the sacrament and by worshipping in the temple.

Reference Verified
Exceeding Great and Precious Promises

David A. Bednar October 2017 Sunday Morning Session

One of the great challenges each of us faces every day is to not allow the concerns of this world to so dominate our time and energy that we neglect the eternal things that matter most.

Reference Verified
Let the Holy Spirit Guide

Ronald A. Rasband April 2017 Sunday Morning Session

The Holy Ghost accompanies those who are “strict to remember the Lord their God from day to day.” As the Lord counseled, we must “lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better,” for “the Spirit of the Lord doth not dwell in unholy temples.” We must always try to obey God’s laws, study the scriptures, pray, attend the temple, and live true to the thirteenth article of faith, “being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and … doing good to all men.”

Reference Verified
Wanted: Hands and Hearts to Hasten the Work

Linda K. Burton April 2014 General Women’s Meeting

Jesus called him to become a part of His work—the work of a disciple.

Reference Verified
General Conference: Strengthening Faith and Testimony

Robert D. Hales October 2013 Saturday Morning Session

This principle is true for all members of the Church as we prepare to participate in ward, stake, and general conferences.

Reference Verified
Be Ye Converted

Bonnie L. Oscarson October 2013 Sunday Morning Session

Living the gospel and standing in holy places is not always easy or comfortable, but I testify that it is worth it!

Reference Verified
Remember Who You Are!

Elaine S. Dalton April 2010 General Young Women Meeting

Young women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, remember who you are!

Reference Verified
A Return to Virtue

Elaine S. Dalton October 2008 Sunday Morning Session

What can each of us do to begin our return to virtue?

Reference Verified
Christlike Attributes—the Wind beneath Our Wings

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2005 Sunday Afternoon Session

By becoming more like the Savior, we will grow in our ability to “abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost” (Romans 15:13).

Alludes to High confidence
Enhancing Our Temple Experience

L. Lionel Kendrick April 2001 Sunday Afternoon Session

verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better”

Quote High confidence
We Are Women of God

Sheri L. Dew October 1999 General Relief Society Meeting

The Lord revealed the remedy for such spiritual disaster when He counseled Emma Smith to “lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better” (D&C 25:10).

Alludes to High confidence
Pioneer Shoes through the Ages

Mary Ellen Smoot October 1997 Saturday Morning Session

verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better.”

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“Are You the Woman I Think You Are?”

Sheri L. Dew October 1997 General Relief Society Meeting

Each day we stand at the end of our own Parley Street.

Alludes to High confidence
“Seek, and Ye Shall Find”

Elaine L. Jack October 1994 General Relief Society Meeting

The Lord has counseled us directly in this dispensation to seek the Spirit—to learn much—that we might “lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better” (D&C 25:10).

Alludes to High confidence
“Ponder the Path of Thy Feet”

Elaine L. Jack October 1993 General Relief Society Meeting

Eliza R.

Alludes to High confidence
“If Thou Art Faithful”

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1984 General Women’s Meeting

“I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better.”

Quote High confidence

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