Go and Do Likewise

Unity with our brothers and sisters in the body of Christ grows as we heed the second commandment—inextricably connected to the first—to love others as ourselves.

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A Mighty Change of Heart:

Eduardo Gavarret April 2022 Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

When we treat others with love, respect, and consideration.

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Love, Share, Invite

Gary E. Stevenson April 2022 Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

Love for others is the eloquent expression of the second great commandment to love our neighbor; it shows the refining process of the Holy Spirit working within our own souls.

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To Heal the World

Ronald A. Rasband April 2022 Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”

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The Things of My Soul

Ronald A. Rasband October 2021 Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Second, “Love thy neighbour.”

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Love Your Enemies

Dallin H. Oaks October 2020 Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Matthew 22:37, 39)

Loving our enemies and our adversaries is not easy.

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Sustainable Societies

D. Todd Christofferson October 2020 Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

The societies in these two examples were sustained by the blessings of heaven growing out of their exemplary devotion to the two great commandments: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind” and “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” They were obedient to God in their personal lives, and they looked after one another’s physical and spiritual welfare.

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Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2019 Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

Second, fill your heart with love for others.

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The Joy of Unselfish Service

Cristina B. Franco October 2018 General Women’s Session

Open paragraph (1)

Sisters, are we giving our all to the Lord without reservation?

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Keep the Commandments

Thomas S. Monson October 2015 General Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1)

Our Heavenly Father loves us enough to say: Thou shalt not lie; thou shalt not steal; thou shalt not commit adultery; thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself; and so on.

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Loving Others and Living with Differences

Dallin H. Oaks October 2014 Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Matthew 22:39)

In the concluding days of His mortal ministry, Jesus gave His disciples what He called “a new commandment” (John 13:34).

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Followers of Christ

Dallin H. Oaks April 2013 Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Matthew 22:39)

In our efforts to rescue and serve, we follow our Savior’s unique example and tender teachings about love: “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matthew 22:39).

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Be Anxiously Engaged

M. Russell Ballard October 2012 Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Matthew 22:37, 39)

“On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets” (Matthew 22:37, 39–40).

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“You Are My Hands”

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2010 Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

This is the spirit of compassion: that we love others as ourselves, seek their happiness, and do unto them as we hope they would do unto us.

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The Love of God

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2009 Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

Once again the Savior revealed the way.

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God Loves and Helps All of His Children

Keith B. McMullin October 2008 Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

For all these reasons and more, we need Heavenly Father’s help.

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Service

Steven E. Snow October 2007 Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”

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Holy Scriptures: The Power of God unto Our Salvation

Robert D. Hales October 2006 Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

From Genesis to Malachi and from Moses to Abraham, it was prophesied the Savior would come.

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Three Towels and a 25-Cent Newspaper

Richard C. Edgley October 2006 Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Matthew 22:39)

Important and lasting lessons are often taught through simple examples—perhaps as simple as three towels or a 25-cent newspaper.

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Closing Remarks

Gordon B. Hinckley April 2005 Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Matthew 22:37, 39)

But may I say, as I have said in the past, our membership in this Church, with eligibility for all of the blessings that flow therefrom, should never be any cause for self-righteousness, for arrogance, for denigration of others, for looking down upon others.

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“Come, Follow Me”

William W. Parmley October 2003 Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Matthew 22:39)

Let us next consider the second of the great commandments, “Love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matthew 22:39), or its higher counterpart taught to the Apostles, “That ye love one another; as I have loved you” (John 13:34).

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The Essential Role of Member Missionary Work

M. Russell Ballard April 2003 Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Matthew 22:37, 39)

The second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”

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“Blessed Are the Peacemakers”

Russell M. Nelson October 2002 Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

Jesus taught people how to live with one another.

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The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom

M. Russell Ballard April 2002 Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Matt. 22:39)

“Love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matt.

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Steadfast and Immovable

Mary Ellen W. Smoot October 2001 General Relief Society Meeting

Open paragraph (1)

And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”

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This Is Our Day

James E. Faust April 1999 Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (3)

His message was also simple: “Peace be to this house.” “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.” “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” With these and other simple principles, He introduced a new way of life.

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Care for New Converts

Carl B. Pratt October 1997 Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Matt. 22:39)

Brothers and sisters, we have the richest blessings that God can give to His children.

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Covenant of Love

Aileen H. Clyde April 1995 Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Matt. 22:37, 39)

“And the second [commandment] is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”

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Strength in Counsel

M. Russell Ballard October 1993 Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Matt. 22:37, 39)

And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”

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The Ultimate Inheritance—An Allegory

Cree-L Kofford October 1991 Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Matt. 22:39)

Do you love your neighbor as yourself?

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“Charity Suffereth Long”

Aileen H. Clyde October 1991 Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Matt. 22:37, 39)

“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”

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Listen to Learn

Russell M. Nelson April 1991 Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Learn to listen, and listen to learn from neighbors.

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Follow the Prophet

Glenn L. Pace April 1989 Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Matt. 22:39)

Other criticisms we receive from nonmembers are a little more painful.

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“What Think Ye of Christ?”

Douglas H. Smith April 1988 Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Matt. 22:37, 39)

“Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matt.

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“Joy Cometh in the Morning”

Russell M. Nelson October 1986 Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Matt. 22:39)

The next prerequisite to joy is to feel good about yourself.

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The Gospel of Love

Loren C. Dunn October 1985 Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Matt. 22:37, 39)

“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”

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Jesus Christ: Our Savior and Redeemer

Ezra Taft Benson October 1983 Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Matt. 22:37, 39)

“Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” (Matt.

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Maintaining Spirituality

Marion G. Romney October 1979 Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Matt. 22:37, 39)

A sure way for us to do this is to learn what our duties are and perform them.

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“Hold Fast to the Iron Rod”

Spencer W. Kimball October 1978 Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Matt. 22:39)

Bearing false witness and coveting the belongings of others are further evidences of selfishness.

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True Religion

Howard W. Hunter October 1978 Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Matt. 22:39)

James then very pointedly defines what he refers to as pure religion, as distinguished from forms of ritualistic worship and iron rules of practice as described by Paul.

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Making Your Marriage Successful

O. Leslie Stone April 1978 Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Matt. 22:39)

The Lord commanded us to love one another when he said, “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” (Matt.

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The Royal Law of Love

Marion G. Romney April 1978 General Welfare Session

Open paragraph (Matt. 22:37, 39)

“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”

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The Tragic Cycle

Marion G. Romney October 1977 Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Matt. 22:37, 39)

If the inhabitants of the earth will obey these commandments and, in addition, strive with full purpose of heart to comply with the words of Jesus to “love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind” and “love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matt.

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