LDS Voices

"The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected" (Boyd K. Packer)

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Boyd K. Packer, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

General Conference, October 2003

“We do not set the standards, but we are commanded to teach them and maintain them. . . . However out of step we may seem, however much the standards are belittled, however much others yield, we will not yield, we cannot yield.”

Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Packer's remarks

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The World Is Waiting to Test You (J. Reuben Clark)

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J. Reuben Clark, First Presidency

BYU Devotional, April 1954

President Clark discusses the challenges faced by righteous followers of Christ.

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Earthly Debts, Heavenly Debts (Joseph B. Wirthlin)

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Joseph B. Wirthlin, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

General Conference, April 2004

“We have earthly debts and heavenly debts. Let us be wise in dealing with each of them and ever keep in mind the words of the Savior. The scriptures tell us, ‘Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.’ The riches of this world are as dust compared to the riches that await the faithful in the mansions of our Heavenly Father. How foolish is he who spends his days in the pursuit of things that rust and fade away. How wise is he who spends his days in the pursuit of eternal life.”

Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Wirthlin's remarks.

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Spiritual Strength in Challenging Times (Camille Fronk Olson)

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Camille Fronk Olson, BYU Professor of Religion

BYU Women’s Conference 2009

Sister Olson discusses the importance of building spiritual strength.

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Teaching and Learning in the Church (Jeffrey R. Holland)

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Jeffrey R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting, February 2007

“Listen for new ideas, things that may come to only you. They may not have anything to do with what we are saying. But that is how the Spirit works. Be open to promptings about how you can teach.”

Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Holland's remarks.

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For the Strength of the Lord: The Image of the Church (L. Tom Perry and Barbara D. Perry)

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L. Tom Perry, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and Barbara D. Perry

BYU Women’s Conference 2009

Elder Perry discusses the mission and image of the LDS Church.

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Do You Know? (Glenn L. Pace)

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Glenn L. Pace, Of the Seventy

General Conference, April 2007

“Once you recognize those [spiritual] feelings for what they are, your faith in them will increase. Soon you will find that you have developed a spiritual sixth sense which cannot be misled.”

Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Pace's remarks.

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This Day (Henry B. Eyring)

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Henry B. Eyring, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

General Conference, April 2007

” For those who are discouraged by their circumstances and are therefore tempted to feel they cannot serve the Lord this day, I make you two promises. Hard as things seem today, they will be better in the next day if you choose to serve the Lord this day with your whole heart. Your circumstances may not be improved in all the ways which you desire. But you will have been given new strength to carry your burdens and new confidence that when your burdens become too heavy, the Lord, whom you have served, will carry what you cannot. He knows how. He prepared long ago. He suffered your infirmities and your sorrows when He was in the flesh so that He would know how to succor you.

The other promise I make to you is that by choosing to serve Him this day, you will feel His love and grow to love Him more.”

Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Eyring's remarks.

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The Three A's: Atonement, Agency, and Accountability (Marion D. Hanks)

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Marion D. Hanks, Emeritus General Authority

BYU Devotional, April 1996

“Without the Atonement we could not have what we have of assurance, and we could not have the wonderful privilege of responding through our agency, moral agency, which is not only our privilege but our inescapable responsibility to carry and respond to.”

Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Hanks' remarks.

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Leaders and Managers (Hugh W. Nibley)

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Hugh W. Nibley, BYU Professor of Ancient Scripture

BYU Commencement, August 1983

“Leaders are movers and shakers, original, inventive, unpredictable, imaginative, full of surprises that discomfit the enemy in war and the main office in peace. For managers are safe, conservative, predictable, conforming organization men and team players, dedicated to the establishment.”

Transcript :: Transcript of Brother Nibley's remarks.

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Remember and Perish Not (Marlin K. Jensen)

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Marlin K. Jensen, Of the Seventy

General Conference, April 2007

“We often speak of remembering our sacred covenants and God’s commandments and of remembering and performing saving ordinances for our deceased ancestors. Most importantly, we speak of the need to remember our Savior Jesus Christ and not just when convenient, but always, as He asks. We witness always to remember Him as we partake of the sacrament. In return, we are promised His Spirit will always be with us.”

Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Jensen's remarks.

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Be Ye An Exponent of Christ (Mark E. Petersen)

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Mark E. Petersen, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

BYU Devotional, September 1965

Elder Petersen discusses showing a Christlike example through our lives.

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I Am the Light Which Ye Shall Hold Up (Susan W. Tanner)

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Susan W. Tanner, Young Women General President

General Young Women Meeting, March 2006

“We must be the light to help our families overcome sin, anger, envy, and fighting. We can pray together, weep for each other, heal each other’s wounds, and selflessly love and serve one another.”

Transcript :: Transcript of Sister Tanner's remarks.

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Examples of Great Teachers (Thomas S. Monson)

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Thomas S. Monson, First Presidency

Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting, February 2007

“As we teach others, may we follow the example of the perfect teacher, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He left His footprints in the sands of the seashore but left His teaching principles in the hearts and in the lives of all whom He taught. He instructed His disciples of that day—and to us He speaks the same words—‘Follow thou me.’”

Transcript :: Transcript of President Monson's remarks.

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Jesus the Christ -- Our Master and More (Russell M. Nelson)

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Russell M. Nelson, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

BYU Devotional, February 1992

“In speaking with you, I sense our mutual desire and sacred responsibility to follow this vital theme from the Book of Mormon: ‘We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, [and] we prophesy of Christ.’ We honor him as the most important individual ever to live on Planet Earth. He is Jesus the Christ—our Master and more.”

Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Nelson's remarks.

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Place the Book of Mormon in Your Heart -- Not on Your Bookshelf (David E. Sorensen)

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David E. Sorensen, Of the Seventy

BYU Devotional, March 2002

“The Book of Mormon is one of the greatest sources of spiritual power given to men and women on earth to guide us on our quest for eternal life. We have a challenge with our neighbors, family, and friends to help them overcome misinformation, prejudice, doubts, misunderstandings, rumors, falsehoods, and incorrect traditions that keep many from reading or understanding the Book of Mormon. Most people in the world and many in the Church do not realize that the Book of Mormon will help a person get nearer to God ‘than by any other book.’ It will help us obey the laws and ordinances of His gospel. It shows us how, through grace, we can be saved in His kingdom, ‘after all we can do,’ and helps us endure to the end.”

Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Sorensen's remarks.

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Devotional (Joseph Fielding Smith)

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Joseph Fielding Smith, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

BYU Devotional, April 1972

One of President Smith’s final addresses.

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A Defense and a Refuge (Boyd K. Packer)

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Boyd K. Packer, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

General Conference, October 2006

“We speak of the Church as our refuge, our defense. There is safety and protection in the Church. It centers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Latter-day Saints learn to look within themselves to see the redeeming power of the Savior of all mankind. The principles of the gospel taught in the Church and learned from the scriptures become a guide for each of us individually and for our families.”

Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Packer's remarks.

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A Message for the World (Ezra Taft Benson)

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Ezra Taft Benson, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

BYU Devotional, January 1950

Elder Benson discusses the Book of Mormon.

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The Atonement as Taught in The Book of Mormon (Robert L. Millet)

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Robert L. Millet, Professor of Ancient Scripture, BYU

Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (FARMS)

Professor Millet discusses important truths about the Atonement, as taught in The Book of Mormon.

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