Doctrine and Covenants 93:37

Verse 37 15

Light and truth forsake that evil one.

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evil one.

2 Nephi 30:18 Moses 1:12 Moses 1:13 Moses 1:14 Moses 1:15 Moses 1:16

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light.

Matthew 6:22

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power;

Doctrine and Covenants 50:7

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light

Doctrine and Covenants 88:6

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- **Essential Conversations** — Joy D. Jones (April 2021) · Reference
  In contrast, the Savior would have us help children “put [their] trust in that Spirit which leadeth to do good.” To do so, we can assist children in recognizing when they are feeling the Spirit and in discerning what actions cause the Spirit to leave.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/13jones?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **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

- **Healing Your Damaged Life** — Richard G. Scott (October 1992) · Alludes to
  “And that wicked one cometh and taketh away light and truth, through disobedience, from the children of men” (D&C 93:28, 37, 39; emphasis added).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/healing-your-damaged-life?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **“One Small Step for a Man; One Giant Leap for Mankind”** — Carlos E. Asay (April 1990) · Alludes to
  “Light and truth [do] forsake [the] evil one” (D&C 93:37).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/one-small-step-for-a-man-one-giant-leap-for-mankind?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **The Practice of Truth** — J. Richard Clarke (April 1984) · Quote
  > “light and truth forsake that evil one.”
  The love for truth and the practice of truth are best learned in the home.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/04/the-practice-of-truth?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **Agency and Control** — Boyd K. Packer (April 1983) · Quote
  > Light and truth forsake [the] evil one.
  “The glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/agency-and-control?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **Great Things Required of Their Fathers** — Ezra Taft Benson (April 1981) · Quote
  > “light and truth forsake that evil one.”
  I know fathers who inquire of their children each evening to determine firsthand what their children are being taught in school and what needs to be corrected.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/great-things-required-of-their-fathers?lang=eng&id=p42#p42

- **The Path to Eternal Life** — Delbert L. Stapley (October 1973) · Alludes to
  We cannot mix evil with good and attain the eternal mansions of our Heavenly Father.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/the-path-to-eternal-life?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

Essential Conversations

Joy D. Jones April 2021 Saturday Morning Session

In contrast, the Savior would have us help children “put [their] trust in that Spirit which leadeth to do good.” To do so, we can assist children in recognizing when they are feeling the Spirit and in discerning what actions cause the Spirit to leave.

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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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Healing Your Damaged Life

Richard G. Scott October 1992 Sunday Morning Session

“And that wicked one cometh and taketh away light and truth, through disobedience, from the children of men” (D&C 93:28, 37, 39; emphasis added).

Alludes to High confidence
“One Small Step for a Man; One Giant Leap for Mankind”

Carlos E. Asay April 1990 Sunday Morning Session

“Light and truth [do] forsake [the] evil one” (D&C 93:37).

Alludes to High confidence
The Practice of Truth

J. Richard Clarke April 1984 Sunday Morning Session

“light and truth forsake that evil one.”

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Agency and Control

Boyd K. Packer April 1983 Sunday Afternoon Session

Light and truth forsake [the] evil one.

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Great Things Required of Their Fathers

Ezra Taft Benson April 1981 Priesthood Session

“light and truth forsake that evil one.”

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The Path to Eternal Life

Delbert L. Stapley October 1973 Friday Afternoon Session

We cannot mix evil with good and attain the eternal mansions of our Heavenly Father.

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Topical Guide

Evil
Forsake, Forsook, Forsaken
Light [noun]