Following a confident stranger, Zivic misses Delicate Arch while his family follows the signs.
follow the marked path, not the crowd
Claudio D. Zivic, 2014
Read the story ↗Matthew 5; Luke 6
February 8 to February 14
80 conference talks are built on these chapters.
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Pick one and the stories and talks below follow it.
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48Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Matthew 5:48 ↗, the main scripture in 10 talks
Talks built on these chapters
- Matthew 5Believers and Doers ↗Mark E. Petersen, 1982Live the gospel daily so you become like Christ; membership alone will not save you.
- Matthew 5:3-12The Beatitudes ↗O. Leslie Stone, 1974Build your character and goals on the Beatitudes
- Matthew 5:44Following Christ ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2024Follow Christ by forgoing contention and being peacemakers in all communication
- Matthew 5:48Followers of Christ ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2013Follow Jesus Christ continually, acting on His teachings in every place
- Matthew 5:44Forgiveness: The Ultimate Form of Love ↗Marion D. Hanks, 1973Forgive others freely, as Christ did, to qualify for His friendship and be free
- Matthew 5:16Be an Example and a Light ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2015Follow the Savior and be an example of the believers so your light shines for others
- Matthew 5:7The Merciful Obtain Mercy ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2012Stop judging and holding grudges; forgive others as you hope God forgives you
- Luke 6:43-49Let Every Man Learn His Duty ↗Joseph B. Wirthlin, 1980Learn your duty and do it diligently, for it brings happiness and leads to God
- Matthew 5:48Our Goal Is Perfection ↗William H. Bennett, 1976Strive daily for perfection in the specific things you can master now.
- Matthew 5:47More Joy and Rejoicing ↗Marion D. Hanks, 1976Disciples must show more love, mercy and welcome than ordinary people do.
- Matthew 5:9Peacemakers Needed ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2023Choose to be a peacemaker by replacing contention with charity
- Matthew 5:9Following Jesus: Being a Peacemaker ↗Neil L. Andersen, 2022Be a peacemaker who answers criticism with faith and love rather than anger
- Matthew 5:44Christian Courage: The Price of Discipleship ↗Robert D. Hales, 2008Answer accusers with Christlike love and meekness, which takes real courage.
- Matthew 5:7Blessed Are the Merciful ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1990Be merciful to others so that you may obtain mercy from God.
- Luke 6:46A Program for Man ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1976Do the things the Lord asks, as taught in conference
- Matthew 5:1–12The Rewards, the Blessings, the Promises ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1973God fulfills every promise to those who keep His commandments.
- Matthew 5:17Seeing More of Jesus Christ in Our Lives ↗Tracy Y. Browning, 2022See your life through Jesus Christ so you see more of Him in your life each day.
- Matthew 5:47Love All; Love Each ↗Gérald Caussé, 2026Love all people and each person as the Savior does
- Matthew 5:44-45Three Sisters ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2017Choose to be glad and stay on the path of discipleship despite ridicule.
- Matthew 5:9“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2002Become personal peacemakers by coming to Christ and living the Golden Rule.
- Matthew 5:9Blessed Are the Peacemakers ↗Gary E. Stevenson, 2025Become a peacemaker, starting in your own heart and home.
- Matthew 5:16Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear ↗L. Tom Perry, 2011Share your beliefs openly and lovingly; perfect love casts out fear.
- Matthew 5:38-44The Healing Power of Christ ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1988Invoke and share the healing power of Christ in bodies, homes, society and your own heart.
- Matthew 5:13Wherefore, Settle This in Your Hearts ↗Larry W. Gibbons, 2006Decide once and for all to keep all the commandments rather than partly living them.
- Matthew 5:38-44Forgiveness ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 2005Forgive others freely and lay aside old grudges, as Christ forgives us
- Matthew 5:7Mercy—The Divine Gift ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1995Show mercy and forgive others and yourself
- Luke 6:12-13Special Witnesses for Christ ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1984Apostles are called by revelation to be special witnesses of Christ
- Luke 6:45-46“And Why Call Ye Me, Lord, Lord, and Do Not the Things Which I Say?” ↗L. Tom Perry, 1984Obey the Lord, especially by keeping his Sabbath day holy
- Matthew 5:48The Gospel and the Church ↗Ronald E. Poelman, 1984Understand that Church programs serve unchanging gospel principles, and seek a personal witness of both
- Matthew 5:48Learning Our Father’s Will ↗Hugh W. Pinnock, 1984Attend meetings, study the scriptures and live them to know God's will
- Matthew 5:13The Savor of Men ↗Mark E. Petersen, 1976Trust and obey God, for only those who serve Him, nations or people, are blessed.
- Luke 6:46“Why Call Ye Me Lord, Lord, and Do Not the Things Which I Say?” ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1975Do what the Lord says, not just call him Lord
- Matthew 5:16Testimony ↗O. Leslie Stone, 1975Work every day to gain, strengthen and share a testimony
- Matthew 5:14-16A City Set upon a Hill ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1974Live the gospel without compromise so the world can see your light
- Matthew 5:43-44Be Slow to Anger ↗Elray L. Christiansen, 1971Control your temper and let love govern your home.
- Matthew 5:16Our Responsibility: To Save the World ↗Delbert L. Stapley, 1971Live the commandments so faithfully that the Church can save the world and Satan is kept out of it.
- Matthew 5:43–44Alive in Christ ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2026Follow Christ by loving adversaries and choosing to be a peacemaker
- Matthew 5:13Bonded to Jesus Christ: Becoming the Salt of the Earth ↗José A. Teixeira, 2024Stay bonded to Christ through temple worship, service and purposeful living to remain the salt of the earth.
- Matthew 5:43-44Love Your Enemies ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2020Love your adversaries by avoiding anger, obeying the law and rejecting racism
- Matthew 5:14-16That Our Light May Be a Standard for the Nations ↗Benjamín De Hoyos, 2017Keep the Sabbath, do temple work and teach as Christ did so your light shines.
- Matthew 5:48What Lack I Yet? ↗Larry R. Lawrence, 2015Humbly ask the Lord what is keeping you from progressing and act on the answer
- Matthew 5:48An Ensign to the Nations ↗Jeffrey R. Holland, 2011receive conference messages as the voice of the Lord
- Matthew 5:16Our Legacy ↗Stephen B. Oveson, 1999Live a gospel-centered life so you pass a legacy of faith to your posterity.
- Matthew 5:44The Beacon in the Harbor of Peace ↗Howard W. Hunter, 1992Keep your eyes on Christ, the only sure beacon of peace
- Matthew 5:46-47The Hand of Fellowship ↗M. Russell Ballard, 1988Extend warm, unconditional fellowship to converts, the less active and every neighbor.
- Matthew 5:13-16“By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them” ↗Dean L. Larsen, 1985Judge the Restoration by its fruits, and let your own life show those fruits
- Matthew 5:3-12The Beatitudes and Our Perfection ↗Royden G. Derrick, 1977Follow the Beatitudes step by step to come unto Christ and be perfected
- Matthew 5:14–16The Importance of Reputation ↗O. Leslie Stone, 1975Build a good reputation by living the gospel so your light blesses others
- Matthew 5:1-10My Testimony ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 2000Jesus Christ is the Son of God, our Savior and Redeemer, and He lives.
- Matthew 5:9Peace ↗Robert E. Wells, 1991Find peace by turning to Christ, and actively make peace with others.
- Luke 6:36“My Specialty Is Mercy” ↗Marion D. Hanks, 1981Be specialists in mercy, as the Father and the Son are.
- Luke 6:38Following Christ to Victory ↗Hartman Rector Jr., 1979Do the Lord's work by believing, looking to him, sacrificing, expecting miracles and staying humble.
- Matthew 5:14–16Let Your Light So Shine ↗Joseph B. Wirthlin, 1978Let your light shine by honoring the priesthood and testifying of Christ
- Matthew 5:25Forgiveness Will Change Bitterness to Love ↗David E. Sorensen, 2003Forgive quickly so anger does not take hold and destroy lives and families.
- Matthew 5:43-44“The Peaceable Followers of Christ” ↗L. Tom Perry, 1989Missionaries and members should be peaceable followers of Christ, showing by actions which kingdom they seek.
- Matthew 5:9Be a Peacemaker ↗Franklin D. Richards, 1983Be the peacemaker in your home and relationships
- Matthew 5:43-44Love Is the Power That Will Cure the Family ↗F. Enzio Busche, 1982Pray for and practice the unconditional love of God, especially toward family who least deserve it.
- Matthew 5:9The Blessings of Peace ↗Franklin D. Richards, 1974Be a peacemaker, especially in your own home
- Matthew 5:41Tested and Tempted—but Helped ↗Hugo Montoya, 2015Lighten one another's burdens through simple acts of help
- Matthew 5:48Be Ye Therefore Perfect—Eventually ↗Jeffrey R. Holland, 2017Strive steadily to improve while trusting Christ's grace for the perfection we cannot earn.
- Matthew 5:44The Healing Power of Forgiveness ↗James E. Faust, 2007Forgive everyone so the Lord can heal your heart
- Matthew 5:14-16The Priesthood Man ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2014Become a model priesthood man through prayer, unselfish service and honesty.
- Matthew 5:44Never, Never, Never Give Up! ↗Mary N. Cook, 2010keep going toward the temple, step by step, and never give up
- Matthew 5:16Let There Be Light! ↗Quentin L. Cook, 2010Protect your family from evil and help preserve moral light and religious freedom in your community.
- Matthew 5:8Opening Our Hearts ↗Gerald N. Lund, 2008Choose to open your heart to the Holy Ghost through purity and humility
- Luke 6:12-13The Twelve ↗Boyd K. Packer, 2008The living Twelve hold the priesthood keys Christ gave His Apostles, in an unbroken line.
- Matthew 5:13Spiritual Nutrients ↗James E. Faust, 2006Keep your spirit nourished by living the scriptures, serving and exercising faith, and avoid spiritual pollution
- Matthew 5:8A Tragic Evil among Us ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 2004Stay free of pornography, and if you are caught in it, turn to the Lord and your bishop now.
- Matthew 5:16Hold High the Torch ↗Margaret D. Nadauld, 2002Be good and keep high standards every day so your light leads you and others to the temple
- Matthew 5:22Agency and Anger ↗Lynn G. Robbins, 1998Becoming angry is a choice, so choose never to be angry and lead your family with love
- Matthew 5:48Perfection Pending ↗Russell M. Nelson, 1995Do your best now and be patient, for full perfection comes only through Christ after the resurrection.
- Matthew 5:23-24Come to the House of the Lord ↗David B. Haight, 1992Attend the temple worthily and regularly to receive its feast of revelation
- Matthew 5:14-16The Lighthouse of the Lord ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1990Follow the Lord's standards for youth as a sure beacon through the dangers of life.
- Matthew 5:3-12The Way to Perfection ↗Royden G. Derrick, 1989Follow the Beatitudes step by step and stay faithful in trials to earn exaltation
- Luke 6:44The Magnificent Vision Near Palmyra ↗James E. Faust, 1984The First Vision really happened and is the foundation of the restored gospel.
- Matthew 5:11-12“Judge Not According to the Appearance” ↗Boyd K. Packer, 1979Do not let alleged leader misconduct shake your faith; judge righteously, not by appearances.
- Matthew 5:48Perfecting the Saints ↗Franklin D. Richards, 1976Reach out personally to prospective elders and help them return to the perfecting process.
- Luke 6:46The Time to Labor Is Now ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1975Do the things the Lord says, not just call Him Lord: keep the Sabbath, stay honest and chaste.
- Matthew 5:48Be a Missionary—Always—Everywhere You Go! ↗William H. Bennett, 1972Live the gospel visibly and be alert to every chance to share it
- Matthew 5:27–28“Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery” ↗Milton R. Hunter, 1971Keep the law of chastity in thought and deed, because God has never withdrawn it
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