The Love of God

Benjamin M. Z. Tai · April 2025 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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The scriptures teach us that “faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” While disorienting distractions and terrestrial temptations cloud our spiritual vision, when we exercise faith in God and His Son, Jesus Christ, we receive clear assurance of Their reality and of Their concern for us.

After the Trial of Our Faith

Jorge M. Alvarado · October 2019 · Saturday Afternoon Session

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Moroni taught that “faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.”

Whatsoever He Saith unto You, Do It

L. Whitney Clayton · April 2017 · Sunday Morning Session

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God asks us to bear with Him—to trust Him and to follow Him.

Be Ye Converted

Bonnie L. Oscarson · October 2013 · Sunday Morning Session

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“I would show unto the world that faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.”

Trial of Your Faith

Neil L. Andersen · October 2012 · Saturday Afternoon Session

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Peter described these experiences as “much more precious than … gold.” Moroni added that a witness follows “the trial of your faith.”

By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled

Marcus B. Nash · October 2012 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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Faith is both a principle of action and of power.

Mountains to Climb

Henry B. Eyring · April 2012 · Saturday Morning Session

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“Wherefore, ye may also have hope, and be partakers of the gift, if ye will but have faith.”

Faith—the Choice Is Yours

Richard C. Edgley · October 2010 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Ether 12:6)

When logic, reason, or personal intellect come into conflict with sacred teachings and doctrine, or conflicting messages assault your beliefs as the fiery darts described by the Apostle Paul (see Ephesians 6:16), choose to not cast the seed out of your heart by unbelief.

The Transforming Power of Faith and Character

Richard G. Scott · October 2010 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Ether 12:6)

“Faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith” (Ether 12:6).

Winning the War against Evil

James J. Hamula · October 2008 · Priesthood Session

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First, do as young Joseph Smith did.

“Hope Ya Know, We Had a Hard Time”

Quentin L. Cook · October 2008 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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Both of these LDS pioneer women remained strong in the gospel throughout their lives and provided wonderful service in building Zion, but they faced many additional trials and hardships, which they both faithfully endured.

Ask in Faith

David A. Bednar · April 2008 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Ether 12:6)

The faithful action of the mother and her son helped to invite the promised priesthood power and in part satisfied the requirement that we “dispute not because [we] see not, for [we] receive no witness until after the trial of [our] faith” (Ether 12:6).

Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets

Robert D. Hales · October 2007 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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These miracles come to us as we endure what the scriptures call a “trial of [our] faith.” Sometimes that trial is the time it takes before an answer is received.

The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ—Plain and Precious Things

Boyd K. Packer · April 2005 · Saturday Morning Session

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Another example: We once had a major decision to make.

Tithing—a Commandment Even for the Destitute

Lynn G. Robbins · April 2005 · Saturday Afternoon Session

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Elijah understood the doctrine that blessings come after the trial of our faith (see Ether 12:6; D&C 132:5).

But If Not …

Dennis E. Simmons · April 2004 · Sunday Morning Session

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Faith is not bravado, not just a wish, not just a hope.

The Sustaining Power of Faith in Times of Uncertainty and Testing

Richard G. Scott · April 2003 · Sunday Morning Session

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You can learn to use faith more effectively by applying this principle taught by Moroni: “Faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.” Thus, every time you try your faith—that is, act in worthiness on an impression—you will receive the confirming evidence of the Spirit.

Full Conversion Brings Happiness

Richard G. Scott · April 2002 · Saturday Afternoon Session

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Stated simply, true conversion is the fruit of faith, repentance, and consistent obedience.

It Can’t Happen to Me

James E. Faust · April 2002 · Priesthood Session

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Some of you young men may not yet have a strong testimony of the divine origin of this Church like your parents have.

“Help Thou Mine Unbelief”

L. Whitney Clayton · October 2001 · Saturday Afternoon Session

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Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the first principle of the gospel and is more than mere belief.

The Power of a Strong Testimony

Richard G. Scott · October 2001 · Sunday Afternoon Session

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A testimony is fortified by spiritual impressions that confirm the validity of a teaching, of a righteous act, or of a warning of pending danger.

“Plow in Hope”

Neal A. Maxwell · April 2001 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Ether 12:6)

Hope feasts on the words of Christ, “through patience and comfort of the scriptures,” “written for our learning” (Rom.

Pure Testimony

Joseph B. Wirthlin · October 2000 · Saturday Afternoon Session

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“Dispute not because ye see not,” Moroni taught, “for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.”

Hope through the Atonement of Jesus Christ

Neal A. Maxwell · October 1998 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Ether 12:6)

Faith and hope are constantly interactive and are not always easily or precisely distinguished.

“Becometh As a Child”

Neal A. Maxwell · April 1996 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Ether 12:6)

Brothers and sisters, no wonder the divine direction is for each of us to become “as a child” (Mosiah 3:19).

Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge

Richard G. Scott · October 1993 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Ether 12:6)

Profound spiritual truth cannot simply be poured from one mind and heart to another.

“Lest Ye Be Wearied and Faint in Your Minds”

Neal A. Maxwell · April 1991 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Ether 12:6)

However, in this process of personal experimentation and verification, the several, sacred steps cannot be skipped over: “For ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith” (Ether 12:6).

Hour of Conversion

Robert K. Dellenbach · October 1990 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Ether 12:6)

Fourth, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding” (Prov.

Adversity and the Divine Purpose of Mortality

Ronald E. Poelman · April 1989 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Ether 12:6; 3)

Repeated assurances have been given regarding the benefits and blessings of positive responses to adversity, however undeserved.

“With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible”

Russell M. Nelson · April 1988 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Ether 12:6)

Prophets on the American hemisphere similarly taught the fundamental importance of faith.

Reach for Joy

Elaine Cannon · April 1982 · General Women’s Meeting

Open paragraph (Ether 12:6)

But first the testing—the bitter so that we can appreciate the sweet.

The Light of the Gospel

Adney Y. Komatsu · October 1981 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Ether 12:6, 12)

“For if there be no faith among the children of men God can do no miracle among them; wherefore, he showed not himself until after their faith.” (Ether 12:6, 12.)

Building Bridges to Faith

Loren C. Dunn · April 1981 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Ether 12:6)

Moroni says, “Dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.” (Ether 12:6.)

The Refiner’s Fire

James E. Faust · April 1979 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Ether 12:6)

The proving of one’s faith goes before the witnessing, for Moroni testified, “Ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith” (Ether 12:6).

Faith and Works in the Far East

Adney Y. Komatsu · October 1975 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Ether 12:6, 12, 18)

“And neither at any time hath any wrought miracles until after their faith; wherefore they first believed in the Son of God.” (Ether 12:6, 12, 18.)