Proverbs 23:7

Verse 7

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

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All High confidence Verified

- **Set Some Personal Goals** — Spencer W. Kimball (April 1985) · Alludes to
  “Brigham Young was 28, Heber C.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/set-some-personal-goals?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **Boys Need Heroes Close By** — Spencer W. Kimball (April 1976) · Alludes to
  Brigham Young was 28, Heber C.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/04/boys-need-heroes-close-by?lang=eng&id=p56#p56

- **Seek Christ in Every Thought** — Ulisses Soares (October 2020) · Reference
  Despite our continuous efforts to seek out the Lord, inappropriate thoughts may penetrate our mind.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/43soares?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **The Savior Wants to Forgive** — Craig A. Cardon (April 2013) · Reference
  The Lord is always interested in our hearts, and rationalized false faith does not justify sin.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/the-savior-wants-to-forgive?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **A Royal Priesthood** — Thomas S. Monson (October 2007) · Reference
  I recall a priesthood meeting held in the Tabernacle in Salt Lake City when I was a holder of the Aaronic Priesthood.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/a-royal-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **“The Great and Wonderful Love”** — Anthony D. Perkins (October 2006) · Reference
  Proverbs teaches, “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” May I suggest—in addition to consistent prayers, scripture study, and Church and temple attendance—five changes to your thoughts and heart to more fully feel the tender love of God.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/the-great-and-wonderful-love?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **My Soul Delighteth in the Scriptures** — Cheryl C. Lant (October 2005) · Alludes to
  Through this I have learned that “as [a man] thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/my-soul-delighteth-in-the-scriptures?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **The Seventh Commandment: A Shield** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 2001) · Alludes to
  Those who live “after the manner of happiness” (2 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/the-seventh-commandment-a-shield?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Discipleship** — L. Tom Perry (October 2000) · Alludes to
  One of those corners of our lives is in the special attention we give in the area of thoughts.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/discipleship?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **Establishing the Church** — Earl M. Monson (October 1998) · Reference
  Most of us want to live pure lives and contribute, yet we still falter occasionally.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/establishing-the-church?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **“Be Ye Clean”** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 1996) · Alludes to
  Be clean in mind, and then you will have greater control over your bodies.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/be-ye-clean?lang=eng&id=p36#p36

- **The Effects of Television** — M. Russell Ballard (April 1989) · Alludes to
  Volumes of research data show the detrimental effects of television, but I just say that television and videocassette viewing by youngsters has a significant impact on their behavior.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/04/the-effects-of-television?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Reverence and Morality** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 1987) · Alludes to
  The timeless proverb is as true now as when it was first spoken: “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/reverence-and-morality?lang=eng&id=p41#p41

- **Self-Mastery** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1985) · Alludes to
  Since thoughts precede deeds, you must first learn to control your thoughts.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/self-mastery?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **“I Confer the Priesthood of Aaron”** — L. Tom Perry (October 1985) · Alludes to
  Have the courage to turn off unfit television programs, and stay away from movies and videotapes that would fill your mind with thoughts of evil and violence.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/i-confer-the-priesthood-of-aaron?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

- **To Please Our Heavenly Father** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 1985) · Alludes to
  “I wanted to do those things which would please my Heavenly Father,” he said.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/to-please-our-heavenly-father?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **Why Do We Serve?** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 1984) · Alludes to
  We are familiar with the proverb which states that as a man “thinketh in his heart, so is he.” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/why-do-we-serve?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **Valiance in the Drama of Life** — Royden G. Derrick (April 1983) · Alludes to
  In the book of Proverbs we read, “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/valiance-in-the-drama-of-life?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **Look to God** — Rex C. Reeve (October 1982) · Alludes to
  He wants us to know how we feel in our heart.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/look-to-god?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **The Book of Mormon** — Marion G. Romney (April 1980) · Alludes to
  The great overall struggle in the world today is, as it has always been, for the souls of men.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/04/the-book-of-mormon?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **Following Christ to Victory** — Hartman Rector, Jr. (April 1979) · Alludes to
  How to perform positively?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/following-christ-to-victory?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Make Haste to Obey** — J. Thomas Fyans (April 1975) · Alludes to
  Just as these rivers are colored by the substances picked up as they flow along, so the streams of our thoughts are colored by the material through which they are channeled.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/make-haste-to-obey?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **The Beatitudes** — O. Leslie Stone (October 1974) · Alludes to
  In Proverbs we read: “As [a man] thinketh in his heart, so is he.” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/the-beatitudes?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Who’s Losing?** — Marvin J. Ashton (October 1974) · Alludes to
  The truth “For as [a man] thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/whos-losing?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Inspiring Music—Worthy Thoughts** — Boyd K. Packer (October 1973) · Alludes to
  Probably the greatest challenge to people of any age, particularly young people, and the most difficult thing you will face in mortal life is to learn to control your thoughts.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/inspiring-music-worthy-thoughts?lang=eng&id=p42#p42

Set Some Personal Goals

Spencer W. Kimball April 1985 Priesthood Session

“Brigham Young was 28, Heber C.

Alludes to High confidence
Boys Need Heroes Close By

Spencer W. Kimball April 1976 Priesthood Session

Brigham Young was 28, Heber C.

Alludes to High confidence
Seek Christ in Every Thought

Ulisses Soares October 2020 Sunday Morning Session

Despite our continuous efforts to seek out the Lord, inappropriate thoughts may penetrate our mind.

Reference Verified
The Savior Wants to Forgive

Craig A. Cardon April 2013 Saturday Morning Session

The Lord is always interested in our hearts, and rationalized false faith does not justify sin.

Reference Verified
A Royal Priesthood

Thomas S. Monson October 2007 Priesthood Session

I recall a priesthood meeting held in the Tabernacle in Salt Lake City when I was a holder of the Aaronic Priesthood.

Reference Verified
“The Great and Wonderful Love”

Anthony D. Perkins October 2006 Sunday Morning Session

Proverbs teaches, “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” May I suggest—in addition to consistent prayers, scripture study, and Church and temple attendance—five changes to your thoughts and heart to more fully feel the tender love of God.

Reference Verified
My Soul Delighteth in the Scriptures

Cheryl C. Lant October 2005 Sunday Morning Session

Through this I have learned that “as [a man] thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7).

Alludes to High confidence
The Seventh Commandment: A Shield

Neal A. Maxwell October 2001 Sunday Afternoon Session

Those who live “after the manner of happiness” (2 Ne.

Alludes to High confidence
Discipleship

L. Tom Perry October 2000 Sunday Morning Session

One of those corners of our lives is in the special attention we give in the area of thoughts.

Alludes to High confidence
Establishing the Church

Earl M. Monson October 1998 Sunday Afternoon Session

Most of us want to live pure lives and contribute, yet we still falter occasionally.

Reference Verified
“Be Ye Clean”

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1996 Priesthood Session

Be clean in mind, and then you will have greater control over your bodies.

Alludes to High confidence
The Effects of Television

M. Russell Ballard April 1989 Sunday Afternoon Session

Volumes of research data show the detrimental effects of television, but I just say that television and videocassette viewing by youngsters has a significant impact on their behavior.

Alludes to High confidence
Reverence and Morality

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1987 Priesthood Session

The timeless proverb is as true now as when it was first spoken: “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Prov.

Alludes to High confidence
Self-Mastery

Russell M. Nelson October 1985 Saturday Afternoon Session

Since thoughts precede deeds, you must first learn to control your thoughts.

Alludes to High confidence
“I Confer the Priesthood of Aaron”

L. Tom Perry October 1985 Priesthood Session

Have the courage to turn off unfit television programs, and stay away from movies and videotapes that would fill your mind with thoughts of evil and violence.

Alludes to High confidence
To Please Our Heavenly Father

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1985 Priesthood Session

“I wanted to do those things which would please my Heavenly Father,” he said.

Alludes to High confidence
Why Do We Serve?

Dallin H. Oaks October 1984 Saturday Morning Session

We are familiar with the proverb which states that as a man “thinketh in his heart, so is he.” (Prov.

Alludes to High confidence
Valiance in the Drama of Life

Royden G. Derrick April 1983 Saturday Afternoon Session

In the book of Proverbs we read, “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” (Prov.

Alludes to High confidence
Look to God

Rex C. Reeve October 1982 Saturday Afternoon Session

He wants us to know how we feel in our heart.

Alludes to High confidence
The Book of Mormon

Marion G. Romney April 1980 Sunday Morning Session

The great overall struggle in the world today is, as it has always been, for the souls of men.

Alludes to High confidence
Following Christ to Victory

Hartman Rector, Jr. April 1979 Saturday Afternoon Session

How to perform positively?

Alludes to High confidence
Make Haste to Obey

J. Thomas Fyans April 1975 Sunday Morning Session

Just as these rivers are colored by the substances picked up as they flow along, so the streams of our thoughts are colored by the material through which they are channeled.

Alludes to High confidence
The Beatitudes

O. Leslie Stone October 1974 Friday Afternoon Session

In Proverbs we read: “As [a man] thinketh in his heart, so is he.” (Prov.

Alludes to High confidence
Who’s Losing?

Marvin J. Ashton October 1974 Saturday Morning Session

The truth “For as [a man] thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Prov.

Alludes to High confidence
Inspiring Music—Worthy Thoughts

Boyd K. Packer October 1973 Friday Morning Session

Probably the greatest challenge to people of any age, particularly young people, and the most difficult thing you will face in mortal life is to learn to control your thoughts.

Alludes to High confidence