Proverbs 15:1

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A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

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Genesis 26:22

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Genesis 26:22

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- **Personal Peace in Challenging Times** — Quentin L. Cook (October 2021) · Alludes to
  President George Albert Smith became President of the Church in 1945.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/46cook?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **The Savior’s Program for the Care of the Aged** — Vaughn J. Featherstone (October 1974) · Alludes to
  Not too long ago I left a Committee of Expenditures meeting, went up to the hospital to administer to a sweet little soul who had been there.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/the-saviors-program-for-the-care-of-the-aged?lang=eng&id=p36#p36

- **Adorned with the Virtue of Temperance** — Ulisses Soares (October 2025) · Reference
  Oftentimes, the world exalts behaviors born of aggressiveness, arrogance, impatience, and excessiveness, often justifying such attitudes by the pressures of daily life and the inclination toward validation and popularity.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/43soares?lang=eng&id=p_cDpmD#p_cDpmD

- **What Are You Thinking?** — W. Craig Zwick (April 2014) · Quote
  > “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger”
  The writer of Proverbs counsels, “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger” (Proverbs 15:1).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/what-are-you-thinking?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **The Lord’s Way** — Stanley G. Ellis (April 2013) · Reference
  In fact, God has the way to live, to love, to help, to pray, to talk, to interact with each other, to lead, to marry, to raise children, to learn, to know the truth, to share the gospel, to choose wisely what we eat, etc.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/the-lords-way?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Marriage: Watch and Learn** — L. Whitney Clayton (April 2013) · Reference
  Humility is the essence of repentance.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/marriage-watch-and-learn?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Our Actions Determine Our Character** — Wayne S. Peterson (October 2001) · Quote
  > “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger”
  When we feel anger or contention in our homes, we should immediately recognize what power has taken control of our lives and what Satan is endeavoring to accomplish.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/our-actions-determine-our-character?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Strengthening Families: Our Sacred Duty** — Robert D. Hales (April 1999) · Alludes to
  Remember, “a soft answer turneth away wrath” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/strengthening-families-our-sacred-duty?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **Bring Up a Child in the Way He Should Go** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1993) · Alludes to
  —And patience, with a bridling of the tongue and self-mastery over anger.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/bring-up-a-child-in-the-way-he-should-go?lang=eng&id=p47#p47

- **“If Thou Art Faithful”** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1984) · Alludes to
  I see in that the challenge to every woman who is a wife to set the tone of that which is spoken in the home.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/if-thou-art-faithful?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

- **“Except the Lord Build the House …”** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 1971) · Alludes to
  It was said of old that “a soft answer turneth away wrath.” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/except-the-lord-build-the-house?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

Personal Peace in Challenging Times

Quentin L. Cook October 2021 Sunday Morning Session

President George Albert Smith became President of the Church in 1945.

Alludes to High confidence
The Savior’s Program for the Care of the Aged

Vaughn J. Featherstone October 1974 Friday Afternoon Session

Not too long ago I left a Committee of Expenditures meeting, went up to the hospital to administer to a sweet little soul who had been there.

Alludes to High confidence
Adorned with the Virtue of Temperance

Ulisses Soares October 2025 Sunday Morning Session

Oftentimes, the world exalts behaviors born of aggressiveness, arrogance, impatience, and excessiveness, often justifying such attitudes by the pressures of daily life and the inclination toward validation and popularity.

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What Are You Thinking?

W. Craig Zwick April 2014 Saturday Afternoon Session

“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger”

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The Lord’s Way

Stanley G. Ellis April 2013 Saturday Afternoon Session

In fact, God has the way to live, to love, to help, to pray, to talk, to interact with each other, to lead, to marry, to raise children, to learn, to know the truth, to share the gospel, to choose wisely what we eat, etc.

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Marriage: Watch and Learn

L. Whitney Clayton April 2013 Sunday Morning Session

Humility is the essence of repentance.

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Our Actions Determine Our Character

Wayne S. Peterson October 2001 Sunday Afternoon Session

“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger”

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Strengthening Families: Our Sacred Duty

Robert D. Hales April 1999 Saturday Afternoon Session

Remember, “a soft answer turneth away wrath” (Prov.

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Bring Up a Child in the Way He Should Go

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1993 Sunday Morning Session

—And patience, with a bridling of the tongue and self-mastery over anger.

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“If Thou Art Faithful”

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1984 General Women’s Meeting

I see in that the challenge to every woman who is a wife to set the tone of that which is spoken in the home.

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“Except the Lord Build the House …”

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1971 Sunday Morning Session

It was said of old that “a soft answer turneth away wrath.” (Prov.

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