A divorced woman tells Faust years later she would not divorce again
Divorce often costs more than it gains
James E. Faust, 1977
Read the story ↗Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5
January 12 to January 18
37 conference talks are built on these chapters.
What these chapters teach
Pick one and the stories and talks below follow it.
Stories you could tell
1 to 3 of 49The verse speakers come back to
24Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Genesis 2:24 ↗, the main scripture in 8 talks
Talks built on these chapters
- Genesis 2:23The Enriching of Marriage ↗James E. Faust, 1977Keep marriage enriched by selflessness, fidelity and inviting God into it
- Genesis 1:28Be Fruitful, Multiply, and Subdue the Earth ↗Joseph W. Sitati, 2015Fulfill God's charge to be fruitful, multiply and subdue the earth to become like Him.
- Genesis 2:24Nurturing Marriage ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2006Nurture your marriage by appreciating, communicating and contemplating together.
- Moses 2:27The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness ↗Richard G. Scott, 1996Follow the Lord's plan for marriage and family to find true happiness
- Abraham 4:27-28The Plan of Happiness ↗Boyd K. Packer, 2015Guard the power of procreation for marriage and use the Atonement to be made clean
- Genesis 2:24Marriage and Divorce ↗David B. Haight, 1984Treat marriage as an eternal covenant and solve problems instead of divorcing.
- Genesis 1:26–28Celestial Marriages and Eternal Families ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1980Prepare for and build an eternal family through temple marriage
- Moses 3:18In Partnership with the Lord ↗Ulisses Soares, 2022Walk side by side as equal partners in marriage and with the Lord
- Genesis 2:24Becoming Goodly Parents ↗L. Tom Perry, 2012Parents must build a strong gospel culture in the home to protect their children
- Genesis 2:24Father—Your Role, Your Responsibility ↗L. Tom Perry, 1977Husbands and fathers must make righteous leadership of their families their top priority.
- Genesis 2:23-24What God Hath Joined Together ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1991Overcome selfishness and nurture marriage with unselfish love rather than turning to divorce.
- Genesis 2:18To the Single Adult Brethren of the Church ↗Ezra Taft Benson, 1988Single brethren should make celestial marriage a priority and stop delaying it
- Genesis 2:24Restoring Faith in the Family ↗Kenneth Johnson, 2008Stand together as guardians of the God-given family
- Genesis 2:24An Elect Lady ↗L. Tom Perry, 1995Strengthen marriage through unity and mutual support, following Sister Hinckley's example
- Genesis 2:23-24Living Worthy of the Girl You Will Someday Marry ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1998Live clean and prepare now to be a worthy, loyal husband and father.
- Moses 3:18For Time and All Eternity ↗Boyd K. Packer, 1993Man and woman, with complementary roles, together unlock the eternal blessings of the plan of happiness.
- Abraham 4:26-27The Creation ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2000The Creation testifies of God, and we should be grateful stewards who build families and faith
- Moses 2:27Privileges and Responsibilities of Sisters ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1978Choose to keep God's commandments and fill your divine role as a daughter of God.
- Genesis 2:18No Greater Honor: The Woman’s Role ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1973Women should treasure motherhood and the home as their greatest calling, and men should honor them.
- Genesis 1:28Children ↗Neil L. Andersen, 2011Welcome children in faith and do not judge others' family choices
- Moses 3:18The Honored Place of Woman ↗Ezra Taft Benson, 1981Make motherhood and the home your first priority, for no other success can replace it.
- Genesis 2:18Thou Shalt Love Thy Wife with All Thy Heart ↗Henry D. Taylor, 1973Choose a companion carefully and keep love alive through daily unselfishness
- Genesis 2:18We’ll Ascend Together ↗Linda K. Burton, 2015Lift each other in your complementary roles, starting with kind words at home.
- Genesis 2:20-23The Women in Our Lives ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 2004Men must respect, nurture and seek the happiness of the women in their lives
- Genesis 2:18It Is Not Good for Man or Woman to Be Alone ↗Sheri L. Dew, 2001Follow the Lord's pattern of righteous men and women working together in unity
- Genesis 2:24He Took Him by the Hand ↗Marvin J. Ashton, 1973Take others by the hand and lift them, especially in your own family.
- Moses 3:17Your Great Adventure ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2019Start the adventure of discipleship today by seeking God, loving others and sharing your faith.
- Abraham 4:27-28Cleansing the Inner Vessel ↗Boyd K. Packer, 2010Keep the life-giving powers pure and use repentance and the priesthood to break free of sin.
- Genesis 1:26-27The Ten Commandments ↗Bernard P. Brockbank, 1971Live and teach the Ten Commandments in the home as the basis of a godly life.
- Moses 3:16-17“Thou Mayest Choose for Thyself” ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1973Use your agency to choose righteousness, because your choices decide your destiny.
- Genesis 2:24Remember Your Covenants ↗Charles A. Didier, 1994Constantly remember your covenants, act on them, and commit to them.
- Moses 3:5Foreordained to Serve ↗Steven R. Bangerter, 2024Protect the private times of your life to learn God's foreordained plan for you.
- Genesis 1:26-27Seeking to Know God, Our Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ ↗Robert D. Hales, 2009Seek a personal witness of God through desire, study and prayer by the Holy Ghost
- Moses 3:4-5Pray Always ↗David A. Bednar, 2008Make prayer meaningful through counsel, gratitude and praying for others
- Moses 3:17Atonement, Agency, Accountability ↗Boyd K. Packer, 1988Use your agency to repent and claim the Atonement
- Genesis 1:29-31Fundamental Principles to Ponder and Live ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1978Honor women, respect life, keep clean, and pray for the nations to open to the gospel
- Genesis 1:1A Basis for Faith in the Living God ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1978Come to know God as He truly is so your faith can lead you back to Him
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