King Saul spares Agag and the best animals and loses his kingdom
Selective obedience costs blessings
Robert D. Hales, 2010
Read the story ↗1 Samuel 8-10; 13; 15-16
June 8 to June 14
16 conference talks are built on these chapters.
What these chapters teach
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7But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
1 Samuel 16:7 ↗, the main scripture in 10 talks
Talks built on these chapters
- 1 Samuel 15:22Agency: Essential to the Plan of Life ↗Robert D. Hales, 2010Use agency to obey God fully, which preserves freedom; if stuck, repent and come back
- 1 Samuel 15:22Obedience—Full Obedience ↗Ted E. Brewerton, 1981obey the Lord and His prophet fully, even in small things
- 1 Samuel 16:7Who Honors God, God Honors ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1995Honor God through faithful priesthood service and he will honor you
- 1 Samuel 16:7The Lord Looketh on the Heart ↗Ronald M. Barcellos, 2025Give your whole heart to the Savior and do each act of worship with real intent.
- 1 Samuel 15:22“If Ye Be Willing and Obedient” ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1971Obey the Lord and His servants in faith, and He will open the way.
- 1 Samuel 15:22Obedience Brings Blessings ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2013Obey God's commandments, for obedience brings truth, light and strength.
- 1 Samuel 15:22“We Believe in Being Honest” ↗Mark E. Petersen, 1982Prove your faith by living honestly and obeying fully; you cannot serve two masters.
- 1 Samuel 13:8-14A Matter of a Few Degrees ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2008Make early, decisive course corrections so small errors do not lead to spiritual disaster
- 1 Samuel 16:7Reaching the One ↗James E. Faust, 1973Leaders and members must reach out to every single adult so each feels loved and belongs.
- 1 Samuel 16:7The Measure of Our Hearts ↗Marvin J. Ashton, 1988Seek an honest, willing, loving heart, since that is how the Lord measures us
- 1 Samuel 16:7Yellow Canaries with Gray on Their Wings ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1973The Lord looks on the heart and can make anyone a servant whose song blesses others
- 1 Samuel 16:7We Are His Children ↗Christophe G. Giraud-Carrier, 2023Look past labels and see and minister to every person as a child of God
- 1 Samuel 16:7Lord, Wilt Thou Cause That My Eyes May Be Opened ↗W. Craig Zwick, 2017Look beyond what you see by keeping Jesus Christ at the center of your life
- 1 Samuel 16:7Labels ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1983Look past outward labels and be humble servants ready to answer the Lord's call.
- 1 Samuel 16:7Tithing: An Opportunity to Prove Our Faithfulness ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1982Pay an honest tithing and prepare yourselves to serve the Lord worthily
- 1 Samuel 16:7“Judge Not, That Ye Be Not Judged” ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1972Do not judge or gossip; look for the good and improve yourself first.
Which chapters conference quotes most
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