A bishop takes young priest Eyring to help a needy widow and kindly corrects him afterward.
Leaders prepare the weak by trusting them
Henry B. Eyring, 2011
Read the story ↗1 Timothy; 2 Timothy; Titus; Philemon
October 18 to October 24
112 conference talks are built on these chapters.
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12Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12 ↗, the main scripture in 30 talks
Talks built on these chapters
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17The Doctrines and Principles Contained in the Articles of Faith ↗L. Tom Perry, 2013Study and understand the doctrines in the Articles of Faith
- 1 Timothy 4:12-16Preparation in the Priesthood: “I Need Your Help” ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2011Form the habit now of serving beyond your strength so you are prepared later.
- 2 Timothy 2:20-22“Sanctify Yourselves” ↗Jeffrey R. Holland, 2000Stay clean and worthy so your priesthood is ready when the unexpected comes.
- 1 Timothy 4:12The Upward Reach ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1993Men should guide boys rightly, and boys should look to God and live up to their potential
- 2 Timothy 1:6A Time for Preparation ↗David B. Haight, 1991Use your youth to prepare a strong, righteous foundation for life
- 1 Timothy 4:12Take Not the Name of God in Vain ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1987Don't swear or use foul language; keep your speech worthy of the priesthood.
- 2 Timothy 1:7The Responsibility of Young Aaronic Priesthood Bearers ↗David B. Haight, 1981Young priesthood holders should live clean, prepare well and stand as champions of truth.
- Titus 1:15-16The Governing Ones ↗William R. Bradford, 1979Govern yourself, your family and the Church by priesthood principles rather than by habit
- 1 Timothy 4:12Youth’s Opportunity to Serve ↗Robert L. Backman, 1973Give youth real responsibility to lead and serve, because they grow under it
- 2 Timothy 1:7You Are Different ↗David B. Haight, 1973Youth should embrace that they are different and live the Church's standards boldly.
- 1 Timothy 4:12Be an Example of the Believers ↗Mary N. Cook, 2010Show children and youth by your own example how to live in faith and purity.
- Titus 1:7-9“For a Bishop Must Be Blameless” ↗L. Tom Perry, 1982Support your bishop by solving what you can yourself and sustaining him in prayer
- 1 Timothy 4:12Guided Safely Home ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2014Steer by faith and heavenly guidance so you return safely to God
- 1 Timothy 4:12Strengthen Home and Family ↗Mary N. Cook, 2007Establish patterns of righteousness and be an example that blesses your family
- Titus 2:1-7The Golden Years ↗Boyd K. Packer, 2003Value older members and let them strengthen and seal the generations
- 2 Timothy 1:7Fear ↗Virginia H. Pearce, 1992Take your fears to the Lord, seek only to please him, and do the things you cannot do yet.
- 1 Timothy 4:12Teaching in the Home—a Joyful and Sacred Responsibility ↗Devin G. Durrant, 2018Parents should teach their children the gospel at every opportunity, above all by example.
- 2 Timothy 3:1-6Mothers and Daughters ↗M. Russell Ballard, 2010Mothers and daughters should learn from each other, with mothers teaching covenants and righteous womanhood at home
- 1 Timothy 4:12Be Thou an Example ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2005Young women should honor their heritage, withstand temptation, live the truth and share their testimonies.
- 2 Timothy 3:1Rearing Children in a Polluted Environment ↗Joe J. Christensen, 1993Protect children by setting standards, teaching work, nurturing the Spirit at home, and heeding the prophets.
- 2 Timothy 1:6-8Your Gift from God ↗Marion G. Romney, 1976Stir up the gift of the priesthood through study and righteous living so no storm stops you
- 2 Timothy 1:7Help for Parents ↗H. Burke Peterson, 1975Read the scriptures together as a family every day.
- 2 Timothy 1:7-8See Others as They May Become ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2012See others not as they are but as they may become, and help them
- 2 Timothy 1:6-9The Power of the Aaronic Priesthood ↗Keith B. McMullin, 2011Young priesthood holders should seek a change of heart so their service carries the power of the Holy Ghost.
- 1 Timothy 4:12Counsel to Young Men ↗Boyd K. Packer, 2009Honor your priesthood, keep yourself clean, and face an uncertain world with faith, not fear.
- 1 Timothy 5:8Lay Up in Store ↗Keith B. McMullin, 2007Priesthood holders should lead their families in provident living and home storage, starting small.
- 2 Timothy 3:1-4Let Our Voices Be Heard ↗M. Russell Ballard, 2003Protect families from harmful media by choosing wisely and speaking out against it.
- 1 Timothy 3:2-6The Shepherds of Israel ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 2003Bishops must be men of integrity, and members must lighten their burdens
- 2 Timothy 3:2-5The Greatest Generation of Missionaries ↗M. Russell Ballard, 2002Young men must be fully worthy and prepared now to serve missions
- 1 Timothy 3:2-3The Shepherds of the Flock ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1999Live worthy of the priesthood, and bishops, shepherd your people with love
- 1 Timothy 3:2The Bishop and His Counselors ↗Boyd K. Packer, 1999Bishops are inspired servants; heed their counsel while parents keep the main duty for their children.
- 2 Timothy 1:5“Because She Is a Mother” ↗Jeffrey R. Holland, 1997Mothers are doing God's work and should rely on Christ, who will magnify their efforts
- 1 Timothy 4:12“Be Thou an Example” ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1996Be an example by paying an honest tithe and generous fast offerings to bless the needy
- 1 Timothy 3:1-5Responsibilities of Shepherds ↗James E. Faust, 1995Be faithful shepherds over those the Lord has placed in your care
- 1 Timothy 4:12A Time to Choose ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1995Study, choose, pray and act wisely to secure eternal joy
- 1 Timothy 5:8Bring Up a Child in the Way He Should Go ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1993Parents must teach and nurture their children while they are young.
- 1 Timothy 5:8Our Solemn Responsibilities ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1991Priesthood holders must treat their wives with love and honor their covenants
- 2 Timothy 3:5Filling the Whole Earth ↗David B. Haight, 1990The Lord is opening the nations, and members must carry the living gospel to them.
- 1 Timothy 3:2-6To the Bishops of the Church ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1988Bishops must be men of integrity who lovingly shepherd, judge and care for their wards
- 1 Timothy 5:1-2Fundamental Principles to Ponder and Live ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1978Honor women, respect life, keep clean, and pray for the nations to open to the gospel
- 2 Timothy 3:1-5For They Loved the Praise of Men More Than the Praise of God ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1975Seek the praise of God rather than men by standing firm in your standards.
- 2 Timothy 4:2-4Teach the Gospel of Salvation ↗Harold B. Lee, 1972Preach and live the plan of salvation, starting in the home and under priesthood leadership
- 2 Timothy 1:7-8Nourishing and Bearing Your Testimony ↗Gary E. Stevenson, 2022Seek chances to bear your testimony, and nourish it so it grows.
- 1 Timothy 4:12Be an Example and a Light ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2015Follow the Savior and be an example of the believers so your light shines for others
- 2 Timothy 3:1-17The Key to Spiritual Protection ↗Boyd K. Packer, 2013Read the scriptures for protection, and repent, for the Atonement can make you clean.
- 1 Timothy 4:12Be Thou an Example of the Believers ↗Ann M. Dibb, 2009Do small and simple things daily to become an example of the believers
- 1 Timothy 4:12A Virtuous Life—Step by Step ↗Mary N. Cook, 2009Build a virtuous life step by step by holding to the word of God.
- 2 Timothy 1:7-8We Will Not Yield, We Cannot Yield ↗W. Craig Zwick, 2008Never lower your standards to fit in; stand firm with courage, like Abinadi
- 2 Timothy 1:7Live by Faith and Not by Fear ↗Quentin L. Cook, 2007Choose faith in Jesus Christ over fear at life's crossroads.
- 1 Timothy 4:12Your Celestial Journey ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1999Gaze upward, look inward, reach outward and press forward on the path to celestial glory.
- 1 Timothy 4:12Converts and Young Men ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1997Fellowship every convert, and let young men stay pure and prepare to serve
- 1 Timothy 4:12Modern Pioneers ↗Janette Hales Beckham, 1997Young women can be modern pioneers by being examples of the believers
- 1 Timothy 4:12Of Missions, Temples, and Stewardship ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1995Prepare to serve a mission and live worthy of a temple recommend.
- 2 Timothy 1:7Enduring Power ↗Kelly R. Johnson, 2020Keep God's word deep within and your covenants kept to receive His power.
- 2 Timothy 1:5The Moral Force of Women ↗D. Todd Christofferson, 2013Women should cultivate and boldly use the moral force God gave them.
- 1 Timothy 4:12Believe! ↗Elaine S. Dalton, 2004Believe, and be an example of the believers.
- 2 Timothy 1:7-8The Global Church Blessed by the Voice of the Prophets ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2002Follow the living prophets in diligence and be a pioneer for the Church where you live.
- 1 Timothy 4:12Creating Places of Security ↗Virginia U. Jensen, 1997Like Captain Moroni, build places of security for your family through example, obedience, teaching and prayer
- 2 Timothy 4:7We Have Kept the Faith ↗Eduardo Ayala, 1995Keep the faith through trust, prayer, scriptures, service and humility
- 2 Timothy 1:7–8Easter Reflections ↗Andrew W. Peterson, 1995Reflect on Christ at Easter and follow prophetic invitations without fear
- 1 Timothy 4:12Be Thou an Example ↗Ruth B. Wright, 1991Live Christ's principles so others feel his love through your example.
- 1 Timothy 5:8To the Elderly in the Church ↗Ezra Taft Benson, 1989Older members should keep serving actively, and families and leaders should lovingly care for them.
- 2 Timothy 4:2-4Looking beyond the Mark ↗Dean L. Larsen, 1987Keep your focus on the basic gospel truths that matter most eternally
- 2 Timothy 1:7-8Let Us Go Forward! ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1983Go forward without fear, living the gospel and letting the Church be judged by its fruits
- 2 Timothy 3:1-7Teachings of the Apostle Paul ↗Delbert L. Stapley, 1976Live the teachings of Paul and follow the living prophet to find peace and exaltation
- 1 Timothy 6:19A Good Foundation against the Time to Come ↗Gary E. Stevenson, 2020Build a firm spiritual foundation on Jesus Christ so you can withstand life's earthquakes.
- 2 Timothy 1:7Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2017Replace fear, in ourselves and in how we lead others, with Christ's perfect love.
- 2 Timothy 1:7Be of Good Cheer ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2009Fear not and be of good cheer, because the future is as bright as your faith.
- 1 Timothy 4:12Your Eternal Home ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2000Be an example of the believers in word, conversation, charity, spirit, faith and purity
- 2 Timothy 4:7Keep the Faith ↗Richard C. Edgley, 1993Stay humble and submissive, follow the prophets, and keep the faith to the end
- 1 Timothy 4:12“These … Were Our Examples” ↗Russell M. Nelson, 1991Ordinary people can develop Christlike attributes and become examples of the believers.
- 2 Timothy 4:7“Finishers Wanted” ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1972Be a finisher who endures faithfully to win eternal life.
- 2 Timothy 3:7Teachers, the Timeless Key ↗Harold G. Hillam, 1997Use media and technology with discretion and rely on loving, Spirit-led teachers to build faith
- 2 Timothy 3:16The Miracle of the Holy Bible ↗M. Russell Ballard, 2007Love and study the Bible, which with the Book of Mormon testifies of Jesus Christ.
- 2 Timothy 1:7-8Three Goals to Guide You ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2007Study diligently, pray earnestly and serve willingly.
- 2 Timothy 3:15On Zion’s Hill ↗Boyd K. Packer, 2005Trust the inspired preparations of the Church and its scriptures to keep you safe
- 2 Timothy 3:13–16The Library of the Lord ↗Boyd K. Packer, 1990Treasure and use the scriptures, and get youth into seminary and institute
- Titus 1:7-8Adorned with the Virtue of Temperance ↗Ulisses Soares, 2025Cultivate temperance to strengthen your foundation in Jesus Christ
- 2 Timothy 3:1Steady in the Storms ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2022Build on Christ by becoming as a little child through covenants and repentance
- 2 Timothy 3:1-7Preparing for the Second Coming of Christ ↗Christoffel Golden, 2021Prepare for Christ's return by following his prophets and repenting daily
- 2 Timothy 1:7To Be a Follower of Christ ↗Alfred Kyungu, 2021Follow Christ by becoming more humble, courageous, forgiving and willing to sacrifice
- 2 Timothy 3:5Saving Ordinances Will Bring Us Marvelous Light ↗Taniela B. Wakolo, 2018Receive the ordinances you need and keep their covenants, including the weekly sacrament.
- 2 Timothy 2:24-25Be Meek and Lowly of Heart ↗Ulisses Soares, 2013Become meek like Christ by daily improvement, self-control and humility
- 2 Timothy 3:1-4Look Up ↗Adrián Ochoa, 2013Look up to God and strengthen your testimony against the storms of our time.
- 1 Timothy 4:12Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear ↗L. Tom Perry, 2011Share your beliefs openly and lovingly; perfect love casts out fear.
- 2 Timothy 1:7-8Never Leave Him ↗Neil L. Andersen, 2010Choose not to be offended or ashamed, and never leave the Savior
- 1 Timothy 4:12Be Thou an Example of the Believers ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2010Every member should live as an example of the believers and invite others to Christ
- 1 Timothy 5:8The Need for Greater Kindness ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 2006Be kind, reject racism, support your family, and forgive as the Prophet did.
- 2 Timothy 4:3-4The Plan of Salvation ↗L. Tom Perry, 2006God has revealed a clear plan for His children, so we need not be tossed about by the world's confusion
- 1 Timothy 4:12Standing in Holy Places ↗James E. Faust, 2005Seek holiness by standing more often in temples, homes and chapels.
- 1 Timothy 4:12Your Personal Influence ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2004Use your personal influence for good, wherever you are and whatever your calling.
- 2 Timothy 3:1The Dawning of a Brighter Day ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 2004In perilous times, choose the Lord's side and live as true followers of Christ
- 2 Timothy 3:1-14Perilous Times ↗Cecil O. Samuelson Jr., 2004Hold to the witness that Jesus Christ lives above all else.
- 2 Timothy 3:1-5Living in the Fulness of Times ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 2001Be grateful for this great age, oppose evil, and reach out to all people
- 1 Timothy 4:12“Be Thou an Example” ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2001Be an example of the believers by filling mind, heart and life with truth, love and service.
- 1 Timothy 6:6Content with the Things Allotted unto Us ↗Neal A. Maxwell, 2000Be content with your circumstances but never content with your behavior
- 2 Timothy 3:1-5Welcome Home ↗Keith B. McMullin, 1999Come in out of the shadows: repent, come unto Christ and return to your Heavenly Father.
- 2 Timothy 4:3-4Beware of False Prophets and False Teachers ↗M. Russell Ballard, 1999Follow the Lord's authorized prophets and reject those who teach against them.
- 2 Timothy 1:8-9A Holy Calling ↗Monte J. Brough, 1997Church callings come from God by revelation, and each of us should know our calling is divine.
- 2 Timothy 3:1-7Four Absolute Truths Provide an Unfailing Moral Compass ↗Richard B. Wirthlin, 1997Steer life by four absolute truths instead of situational ethics
- 2 Timothy 4:7-8The Golden Years ↗Robert L. Backman, 1992Keep growing and serving in your later years; there is no retirement from the Lord's work.
- 1 Timothy 4:12“An Example of the Believers” ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1992Be a model to follow, an example of the believers, in the home and in quiet service
- 1 Timothy 4:12Be an Example of the Believers ↗M. Russell Ballard, 1991Do your best without guilt and be a righteous example to those around you.
- 2 Timothy 3:12“Crickets” Can Be Destroyed through Spirituality ↗Ardeth G. Kapp, 1990Keep the commandments to have the Spirit that protects you from subtle evil
- 2 Timothy 3:13-14“From Such Turn Away” ↗Boyd K. Packer, 1985Follow those publicly called and sustained, and turn away from claims of secret authority.
- 1 Timothy 5:8Questions and Answers ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1985The Church is strong and faithful, and its members should build the kingdom rather than criticize from the sidelines.
- 2 Timothy 1:7Roadblocks to Progress ↗Marvin J. Ashton, 1979Stop waiting and nursing hurts; with God's help move past every roadblock
- 1 Timothy 2:5The Mediator ↗Boyd K. Packer, 1977Jesus Christ is the Mediator who satisfies justice and extends mercy on His terms to the penitent.
- 2 Timothy 4:3-4For the Time Will Come When They Will Not Endure Sound Doctrine ↗L. Tom Perry, 1975Have the courage to defend God's laws, which never change
- 1 Timothy 6:11-12Be Valiant in the Fight of Faith ↗Bruce R. McConkie, 1974Be wholly committed to Christ and His Church, with no foot in the world
- 2 Timothy 3:1-4Voices of the Past, of the Present, of the Future ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1971Heed the prophets over the world's permissive voices, keep the law of chastity, and repent
- 1 Timothy 6:10, 17-18The Law of Abundance ↗Franklin D. Richards, 1971Be honest with the Lord in tithes and offerings and use your means to build the kingdom.
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