"Where Art Thou?"
President N. Eldon Tanner
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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The rebellion of Satan after the rejection of his plan in the council in heaven and the consequences of his rebellion.
“Wherefore, because that Satan rebelled against me, and sought to destroy the agency of man, which I, the Lord God, had given him, and also, that I should give unto him mine own power; by the power of mine Only Begotten, I caused that he should be cast down; “And he became Satan, yea, even the devil, the father of all lies, to deceive and to blind men, and to lead them captive at his will, even as many as would not hearken unto my voice.â€Moses 4:3–4
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"Where Art Thou?"
President N. Eldon Tanner
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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Adam's obedience to the commandment to offer sacrifices, and the angel's explanation of the symbolism behind the sacrifices.
“And after many days an angel of the Lord appeared unto Adam, saying: Why dost thou offer sacrifices unto the Lord? And Adam said unto him: I know not, save the Lord commanded me. “And then the angel spake, saying: This thing is a similitude of the sacrifice of the Only Begotten of the Father, which is full of grace and truth.â€Moses 5:5―7
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"Where Art Thou?"
President N. Eldon Tanner
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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Nephi's obedience to the commandment to make two sets of records, despite not knowing the purpose, which later proved to be of great importance.
“Wherefore, the Lord hath commanded me to make these plates for a wise purpose in him, which purpose I know not. “But the Lord knoweth all things from the beginning; wherefore, he prepareth a way to accomplish all his works among the children of men. …â€1 Ne. 9:5―6
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"Where Art Thou?"
President N. Eldon Tanner
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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The creation of the earth and man's purpose on it, as decided by the Gods in the council in heaven.
In the council in heaven before the world was, the Gods decided to create an earth on which man would dwell, and God said: “… we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them; “And they who keep their first estate shall be added upon; and they who keep not their first estate shall not have glory in the same kingdom with those who keep their first estate; and they who keep their second estate shall have glory added u ... (continued)
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"Where Art Thou?"
President N. Eldon Tanner
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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God's question to Adam and Eve after their disobedience, and their attempt to shift blame for their actions.
Immediately after God left Adam and Eve in the garden, telling them to partake freely of the fruit of all the trees except one, of which they were commanded not to partake, Satan began his nefarious plan for their destruction. Following Satan’s successful attempt, God returned to the garden; and because they were ashamed, Adam and Eve were hiding from him, so he called: “Where art thou?†a question which can and does apply to every one of us individually and collectively, and ... (continued)
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"Where Art Thou?"
President N. Eldon Tanner
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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The speaker's personal adherence to the Word of Wisdom as a young man, before science had proven the harmful effects of certain substances.
I remember so well that when I was just a young man, to be obedient to the teachings of the Church I refrained from the use of tea, coffee, liquor, and tobacco. At that time the world did not understand, and scientists had not proven, that the use of these things was detrimental to the body and not good for man. Today they have proven that these things are harmful and that we should not partake of them; and yet in spite of this knowledge there are many in the world today who are suffering ill he ... (continued)
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"Where Is Your Power?"
Elder Boyd K. Packer
- Assistant to the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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The speaker recounts a moment of reassurance given by Brother Alma Sonne, who comforted him about speaking at the conference.
Between sessions I was speaking to Brother Alma Sonne, whom I affectionately call my "big brother." He was the concluding speaker at this morning's session, and sensing some apprehension on my part about this moment, he said: "Don't worry, little brother. I promise you this: There is a good spirit when you get up there." And I confess that I am totally dependent upon that good spirit and plead with the Lord for his blessings during the few moments allotted me here at this pulpit.
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"Where Is Your Power?"
Elder Boyd K. Packer
- Assistant to the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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The speaker tells the story of an aged Danish woman on her deathbed, whose son, who had failed his own family, was pleading with her not to die.
Some time ago I stood at the bedside of an aged little Danish woman. She was near the close of her life. There was a serenity and anticipation, even a beauty about her as she talked of what soon would be. There stood with us her middle-aged son, a pathetic figure. He had lost his wife and family through self-indulgence and for the past number of years had been living at home with his aged mother. Tearfully he pleaded, "Mama, you can't go. Mama, you've got to live. Mama, you can't die." Now, as t ... (continued)
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"Where Is Your Power?"
Elder Boyd K. Packer
- Assistant to the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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President George Albert Smith had a vision or dream where he met his grandfather in the afterlife and was asked what he had done with his name, to which he could answer without shame.
The late President George Albert Smith once lay critically ill. Those close to him despaired of his life. He later recorded: "One day, under these conditions, I lost consciousness of my surroundings and thought I had passed to the other side. I found myself standing with my back to a large beautiful lake, facing a great forest of trees. There was no one in sight, and there was no boat upon the lake or any other visible means to indicate how I might have arrived there. I realized, or seemed to re ... (continued)
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"Which Way to Shore?"
Elder William H. Bennett
- Assistant to the Council of the Twelve
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A man fell into the Niagara River and was mistaken for a stunt swimmer by onlookers, who failed to save him before he went over the falls, only to learn later that he was blind.
At one of the stake conferences to which I was assigned, a home teacher was invited to be a speaker at the general session on Sunday morning. He began by telling about a man who accidentally fell into the waters of the Niagara River some distance above the falls. As he was carried downstream by the current, he called out repeatedly, "Which way to shore? Which way to shore?" There were people along the banks on both sides of the river who saw and heard this man but they were slow to act. They n ... (continued)
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"Who Is My Neighbor?"
Elder Spencer W. Kimball
- Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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The speaker refers to the parable of the Good Samaritan, where a Samaritan helps a man who was robbed and left for dead, while a priest and a Levite pass by without helping.
And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compa ... (continued)
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"Who Is My Neighbor?"
Elder Spencer W. Kimball
- Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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The speaker tells of the plight of the American Indians, Mexicans, and other mixed bloods, who were dispossessed, enslaved, and exploited by invaders, and now live in poverty and illiteracy.
May I now speak of a people who went down from Jerusalem to America, and who after many days fell among thieves which stripped them of their raiment and wounded them and left them half dead a people who were victimized by men considered by them to be gods, stripped of their gold and precious things, dispossessed of their cities, their homes, their soil; robbed of their liberty, enslaved, and branded as cattle—a people who fought their way down the bloody path of civil war into degradation ... (continued)
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"Who Is My Neighbor?"
Elder Spencer W. Kimball
- Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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The speaker recounts the story of Helaman's sons, a group of young Lamanite warriors who, due to their mothers' teachings and their faith, went into battle and despite being wounded, not one of them perished.
These dark-skinned folk could teach us much. Their faith and strength was transmitted to their children. These Lamanite women spent little of their time in social life and worldliness, but devoted themselves to their families, teaching them to pray and 'walk uprightly before the Lord'Alma 53:21When their young boys who had taken no oath were forced to protect their families, and came to battle as 'Helaman's sons'Alma 56:46they were unconquerable. Their mothers had promised them that 'If they did ... (continued)
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"Who Shall Prepare Himself"
Elder Marion D. Hanks
- Of the First Council of the Seventy
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The speaker reflects on a recent meeting where a talk was given without real conviction, leading the chairman to describe the experience humorously.
At a recent meeting I attended, a talk was given which seemed to be lacking in real conviction. At its conclusion the chairman of the day characterized the experience as 'the bland leading the bland.'
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"Who Shall Prepare Himself"
Elder Marion D. Hanks
- Of the First Council of the Seventy
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The speaker recounts his appreciation for the law, influenced by his own studies and his father's respect for the legal system, while acknowledging its imperfections.
I count it one of the great privileges of my life to have been a student of the law for some years and to have acquired through that experience a great respect, as my father had before me, for the system of justice and the body of law which we enjoy in this land. This is not to suppose that every decision, judgment, interpretation, or application of law is good and just altogether. The workings of our appellate system, the initiation, revision, and abrogation of laws, testify that this is not so ... (continued)
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"Who Shall Prepare Himself"
Elder Marion D. Hanks
- Of the First Council of the Seventy
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The speaker reflects on the potential impact if every Church member fully embraced their responsibility towards the youth, considering the extensive programs and resources available.
Recently I had occasion to ponder the wonderful blessing of organization and leadership opportunities which the Lord has given us, and to consider what might happen if every Latter-day Saint, called to a position of responsibility relevant to the young, would accept the full implications of his stewardship. Think of the wonderful work being done for our children by faithful workers in Primary and Sunday School and MIA, in scouting and exploring, in Aaronic Priesthood work, and in seminaries. Thi ... (continued)
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"Whom Say Ye..."
Elder Spencer W. Kimball
- Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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The speaker shares his recent experience visiting Peru and witnessing the growth of the Church in South America, including the increasing number of converts in Argentina.
Last Saturday and Sunday I was in Peru with various gatherings of Saints. I have enjoyed greatly the touring of the missions in those countries. They are like giants just yawning and stretching and ready to go to work. There are great agricultural empires, mines, cattle and industries, and a great people made up of immigrants from all over the world, particularly Europe, and much influenced by European immigration and culture. They are a great people. It was inspiring to me to note the thousands ... (continued)
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"Whom Say Ye..."
Elder Spencer W. Kimball
- Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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The speaker recounts an interaction with a Brazilian journalist who questioned the divinity of Jesus Christ, prompting the speaker to affirm Jesus's identity as the Son of God.
We were received well by the countries, by their officials, and by the press. I was interested in a comment made by a representative of one of the largest papers in Brazil. She had heard my sermon the day before, on Sunday, in which I had spoken rather strongly about the restoration of the gospel. She said to me, "Why was Joseph Smith persecuted and martyred?" I replied, "Well, very much for the same reason that the Christ was crucified." And she asked, "Why was that?" I answered: "Because he sa ... (continued)
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"Whom Say Ye..."
Elder Spencer W. Kimball
- Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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The speaker expresses disappointment in an Easter article by a minister who failed to acknowledge Jesus Christ's divine titles, contrasting it with the strong testimonies of four hundred missionaries.
Last Sunday I read the Easter paper of one of the largest cities in South America. The author was a minister with letters after his name. I read the entire article and in the half a page given front page notice, he never mentioned the Lord of heaven and earth the Redeemer, the Savior. He always spoke of "Jesus." He quoted two or three scriptures which mentioned Jesus of Nazareth as being more than the carpenter's son, but never in his writing did he ever give any other title to the Christ who sh ... (continued)
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"Whom Say Ye..."
Elder Spencer W. Kimball
- Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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The speaker reflects on the conviction of Pilate and Herod regarding Jesus's identity, and the clear recognition of Jesus as the Son of God by Nathanael, Paul, and others.
As was suggested this morning, I believe that there was a considerable conviction in the heart of Pilate, who was constrained by his conscience to let the Savior go free, but because of political ambitions and other reasons, in spite of his wife's importuningMatt. 27:19he delivered him to be crucified. But even after that, he wrote on the cross in three languages, Hebrew, Greek, and Latin, this famous statement: ". . . Jesus of Nazareth the King of the Jews." The Jews offended came and ... (continued)
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