King Saul spares Agag and the best animals and loses his kingdom
Selective obedience costs blessings
Robert D. Hales, 2010
Read the story ↗Genesis 3-4; Moses 4-5
January 19 to January 25
48 conference talks are built on these chapters.
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Moses 4:3-4 ↗, the main scripture in 4 talks
Talks built on these chapters
- Moses 4:3Agency: Essential to the Plan of Life ↗Robert D. Hales, 2010Use agency to obey God fully, which preserves freedom; if stuck, repent and come back
- Moses 4:1–3Opposition in All Things ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2016opposition is part of God's plan, so choose right and rely on faith through trials
- Moses 4:3Preserving Agency, Protecting Religious Freedom ↗Robert D. Hales, 2015Become informed, join with others and live your faith to protect religious freedom.
- Moses 4:23Opposition in Order to Strengthen Us ↗Eldred G. Smith, 1973Trials and opposition are for our good, and God will help us overcome them
- Moses 4:1-2A Testimony of Christ ↗Joseph Anderson, 1974Gain and share a sure witness that Jesus Christ is the Redeemer of the world
- Moses 5:5-6Obeying the Right Voice ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1977Obey God's commandments and the prophet, since every choice carries consequences
- Moses 4:1-4“The Great Imitator” ↗James E. Faust, 1987Resist Satan's subtle deceptions; he has no power we do not give him
- Moses 4:1-2The Right to Choose ↗Henry D. Taylor, 1976Use your agency to make choices that please the Lord
- Moses 4:3-4Hearken unto the Voice of God ↗Bernard P. Brockbank, 1974Overcome Satan by hearkening to God's word, praying always and following his prophets.
- Moses 4:3-4Power over Satan ↗Elray L. Christiansen, 1974Satan is real, but living the gospel with the Holy Ghost gives full power to resist him
- Moses 4:1-4Is There Not a Cause? ↗Victor L. Brown, 1974Rally to the cause of righteousness and fight Satan in your own life
- Moses 4:3-4“Thou Mayest Choose for Thyself” ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1973Use your agency to choose righteousness, because your choices decide your destiny.
- Moses 4:1-4Satan—The Great Deceiver ↗Marion G. Romney, 1971Satan is real; obey the commandments and take the Holy Spirit as guide so you are not deceived.
- Genesis 3:9“Where Art Thou?” ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1971Each member should ask where he stands before God, repent, and keep the commandments.
- Moses 5:6-7Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer ↗Marion G. Romney, 1973Jesus Christ is the chosen Redeemer through whom all are resurrected and the faithful saved.
- Moses 5:5-9Tithing—Putting God First ↗Jorge T. Becerra, 2026Put God first by paying tithes and offerings
- Moses 5:5-8Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions ↗Tracy Y. Browning, 2024Trust God and obey while waiting for answers, since obedience prepares us to understand
- Moses 5:5-7Whatsoever He Saith unto You, Do It ↗L. Whitney Clayton, 2017Do what the Lord asks in small daily ways, without demanding to know why
- Moses 5:6I Love Loud Boys ↗Yoon Hwan Choi, 2009Love and teach young men, and teach them to obey leaders and attend church.
- Moses 5:1-12Lessons from Eve ↗Russell M. Nelson, 1987Follow Eve's example as an equal partner who works, prays, obeys and teaches
- Moses 4:4Spiritual Crevasses ↗David B. Haight, 1986Hold fast to the lifeline of the gospel and scriptures to avoid sin
- Moses 4:3-4Power of Evil ↗David B. Haight, 1973Satan is real; parents must teach their children to resist him
- Moses 5:5-8Behold the Lamb of God ↗Jeffrey R. Holland, 2019Treat the sacrament as the sacred center of the week and remember Christ by easing others' pain.
- Moses 5:10-11The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness ↗Richard G. Scott, 1996Follow the Lord's plan for marriage and family to find true happiness
- Moses 5:10-11“The Great Plan of Happiness” ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 1993Let the plan of salvation guide choices about gender, chastity, marriage and children
- Moses 5:8All Must Take upon Them the Name Given of the Father ↗Paul B. Pieper, 2018Actively and continually take upon yourself the name of Jesus Christ through covenants
- Moses 5:9Adam, the Archangel ↗Mark E. Petersen, 1980Adam is Michael the archangel and servant of Christ; Jesus alone is the Only Begotten Son.
- Genesis 3:8Beware the Second Temptation ↗Scott D. Whiting, 2025After sinning, do not hide from God; turn to Christ and His people for healing.
- Moses 5:5-8Humble Souls at Altars Kneel ↗Jeremy R. Jaggi, 2025Come humbly to the Lord's altars through sacrament and temple covenants
- Moses 5:5-7Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper ↗L. Tom Perry, 1996Partake of the sacrament worthily each week to renew your covenants
- Moses 5:11Daughters in the Covenant ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2014Keep your covenants and help other daughters of God along the covenant path
- Moses 5:9-12The Importance of the Family ↗L. Tom Perry, 2003Make the home a gospel-centered refuge, guarding Sunday and Monday night for family.
- Moses 5It 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
- Moses 4:26Are We Not All Mothers? ↗Sheri L. Dew, 2001All women are mothers in Israel called to love and help lead the rising generation.
- Moses 5:11What It Means to Be a Daughter of God ↗James E. Faust, 1999Know you are a daughter of God and let your divine gifts flower in service
- Moses 5:1An Elect Lady ↗L. Tom Perry, 1995Strengthen marriage through unity and mutual support, following Sister Hinckley's example
- Moses 5:10-12“Therefore I Was Taught” ↗L. Tom Perry, 1994Hold regular family home evenings, with youth helping, to teach the gospel at home
- Genesis 4:9My Brother’s Keeper ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1994Priesthood holders must act as their brother's keeper by caring for the needy.
- Genesis 3:19The Principle of Work ↗F. David Stanley, 1993Learn and practice honest, hard work; doing matters more than planning.
- Genesis 4:9My Brother’s Keeper ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1990Priesthood holders should serve and rescue others as their brothers' keepers.
- Moses 4:1-2“An Eye Single to the Glory of God” ↗Marlin K. Jensen, 1989Do the Lord's work for His glory, not for recognition or position.
- Moses 5:31-34“Brother’s Keeper” ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 1986We are our brother's keeper, even in the marketplace, so live the Golden Rule at work.
- Moses 4:26An Opportunity for Continual Learning ↗Shirley W. Thomas, 1981Commit to continual learning through Relief Society, taught and learned by the Spirit.
- Genesis 3:19Prepare for the Days of Tribulation ↗Ezra Taft Benson, 1980Become self-reliant now through gardens, food storage and freedom from debt
- Moses 5:8The Prayer of Faith ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1978Pray in faith, because God still hears and answers, often quietly.
- Moses 5:1-12Home Teaching—A Sacred Calling ↗L. Tom Perry, 1978Make home teaching a high priority and prepare for it with inspiration
- Moses 5:34Am I My Brother’s Keeper? ↗Henry D. Taylor, 1972Each of us is our brother's keeper and should help neighbors in need.
- Genesis 4:1-10My Brother’s Keeper ↗John H. Vandenberg, 1971Truly be your brother's keeper by serving and sacrificing for others.
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