A returned missionary who stopped praying, reading scripture and paying tithing has lost his testimony.
Faith dies when its supports are neglected
Spencer W. Kimball, 1972
Read the story ↗Matthew 6-7
February 15 to February 21
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33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Matthew 6:33 ↗, the main scripture in 16 talks
Talks built on these chapters
- Matthew 7:21What Doest Ye for Christ? ↗Sam K. Shimabukuro, 1992Show your discipleship by doing the works of Christ
- Matthew 7:21A Program for Man ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1976Do the things the Lord asks, as taught in conference
- Matthew 7:7-8Faith—The First Step ↗Howard W. Hunter, 1975Seek a knowledge of Christ through faith, the first step of the gospel.
- Matthew 7:13-14The Straight and Narrow Way ↗Joseph B. Wirthlin, 1990Stay on the straight and narrow path by holding to scripture, praying daily and serving others.
- Matthew 6:9-13The Importance of Prayer ↗Franklin D. Richards, 1972Pray always and then do your part so the Lord can do the rest
- Matthew 6:9-13Love of God ↗Bernard P. Brockbank, 1971Love God fully, and show it by praying, obeying and paying tithing.
- Matthew 7:24-27Finding One’s Identity ↗Victor L. Brown, 1983Find your true identity by following the light of Jesus Christ
- Matthew 6:6Consider Your Ways ↗L. Tom Perry, 1973Consider your ways: seek the Spirit, strengthen family, and pray
- Matthew 6:33To Serve the Master ↗O. Leslie Stone, 1972Seek first the kingdom; serving the Lord brings the greatest happiness.
- Matthew 7:7Seek, and Ye Shall Find ↗Craig C. Christensen, 2003Seek Jesus Christ diligently through study, prayer and faith, and you will find Him and His peace.
- Matthew 7:21Christians in Belief and Action ↗Joseph B. Wirthlin, 1996Latter-day Saints are Christians who profess faith in Jesus Christ and strive to live His teachings.
- Matthew 6:33“Behold My Beloved Son, in Whom I Am Well Pleased” ↗George P. Lee, 1982Jesus is the living Christ, so seek His kingdom first and become perfect one principle at a time.
- Matthew 7:24-27“Upon This Rock” ↗Bruce R. McConkie, 1981Build your life on personal revelation that Jesus is the Christ
- Matthew 6:6-8Prayers for Peace ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2026Pray continually from the heart, and the Lord will give you His peace.
- Matthew 7:7Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions ↗Tracy Y. Browning, 2024Trust God and obey while waiting for answers, since obedience prepares us to understand
- Matthew 7:7Fourth Floor, Last Door ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2016Keep seeking God in faith and do not give up; the answer may be behind the last door.
- Matthew 7:7-11Put Your Trust in the Lord ↗M. Russell Ballard, 2013Pray for missionary opportunities and trust the Lord to help you share
- Matthew 6:9-13Lessons from the Lord’s Prayers ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2009Pray as the Savior taught, submitting to the Father's will
- Matthew 6:9-13“Pray unto the Father in My Name” ↗L. Edward Brown, 1997Pray to God as your Father, always in the name of Jesus Christ, trusting that he hears you.
- Matthew 7:24-27Deep Roots ↗Joseph B. Wirthlin, 1994Root yourself firmly in the fundamental principles of the gospel
- Matthew 6:9“Hallowed Be Thy Name” ↗Howard W. Hunter, 1977be reverent and prayerful, honoring God's name as Jesus did
- Matthew 6:33My Mother Gained a Better Son ↗Adney Y. Komatsu, 1975Living the gospel makes us better people and blesses our families.
- Matthew 7:24-26Life’s Lessons Learned ↗Joseph B. Wirthlin, 2007Set righteous goals, do what is right regardless of consequence, serve others and obey wise counsel.
- Matthew 6:33It’s True, Isn’t It? Then What Else Matters? ↗Neil L. Andersen, 2007Because the gospel is true, let that conviction govern your priorities and choices.
- Matthew 7:24-27Serving the Lord ↗Adhemar Damiani, 1999Choose today to serve the Lord and build your life on the gospel.
- Matthew 7:24–25Spiritual Hurricanes ↗David R. Stone, 1999Heed the prophets' warnings to escape spiritual storms
- Matthew 7:20“By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them” ↗Royden G. Derrick, 1984Seek eternal truth and live it with unwavering integrity so your life bears good fruit.
- Matthew 6:21Look to God ↗Rex C. Reeve, 1982Look to God and put him first in your heart and life.
- Matthew 7:1-2“Judge Not According to the Appearance” ↗Boyd K. Packer, 1979Do not let alleged leader misconduct shake your faith; judge righteously, not by appearances.
- Matthew 7:21-23“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 6:24Using Our Free Agency ↗Delbert L. Stapley, 1975Use your agency to choose righteousness and obey God's laws
- Matthew 7:13-14Why Is My Boy Wandering Tonight? ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1974Stay on the strait path by keeping the commandments, and draw wanderers back with love and example.
- Matthew 6:33Success—A Journey or a Destination? ↗Hartman Rector Jr., 1973Seek success as joy through obedience and an eternal family
- Matthew 6:19-24“Choose You This Day” ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1971Choose now to serve the Lord and keep his commandments
- Matthew 7:24-27Laying a Foundation for the Millennium ↗LeGrand Richards, 1971Build your life on obedience to the restored gospel so you can stand with your family through the Millennium
- Matthew 7:7Call, Don’t Fall ↗Taylor G. Godoy, 2024Turn to God in prayer first, then act and trust his timing
- Matthew 7:24–27Trusting the Doctrine of Christ ↗Evan A. Schmutz, 2023Trust the doctrine of Christ and build your life on Him
- Matthew 7:7-8The Soul’s Sincere Desire ↗Carol F. McConkie, 2016Pray always in faith, seek God's will, and act on the answers
- Matthew 7:18-20Joseph Smith ↗Neil L. Andersen, 2014Gain and keep your own spiritual witness that Joseph Smith was a prophet
- Matthew 7:20Look Up ↗Adrián Ochoa, 2013Look up to God and strengthen your testimony against the storms of our time.
- Matthew 7:20Roots and Branches ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2004Stay rooted in the gospel's truths so your branches bear lasting fruit
- Matthew 6:9-13The Lifeline of Prayer ↗James E. Faust, 2002Pray sincerely, often and as families, seeking God's will above our own
- Matthew 6:33A Righteous Choice ↗Fono Lavatai, 1997Put the kingdom of God first, even above things you love.
- Matthew 7:15-20“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 7:16-20Let Us Go Forward! ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1983Go forward without fear, living the gospel and letting the Church be judged by its fruits
- Matthew 6:5-6The Prayer of Faith ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1978Pray in faith, because God still hears and answers, often quietly.
- Matthew 6:33Seeking Eternal Riches ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1976Put spiritual riches and righteous homes ahead of worldly gain
- Matthew 7:7-8To Know God ↗Howard W. Hunter, 1974Seek God with faith, love and prayer, for knowing him is life's greatest quest
- Matthew 7:1-5“Judge Not, That Ye Be Not Judged” ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1972Do not judge or gossip; look for the good and improve yourself first.
- Matthew 6:9-13Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always ↗M. Russell Ballard, 2020Pray always for your family, nation and leaders, then rise and help
- Matthew 7:21-23“If Ye Had Known Me” ↗David A. Bednar, 2016Come to know the Savior personally, not merely about Him
- Matthew 6:1-4The Priesthood Man ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2014Become a model priesthood man through prayer, unselfish service and honesty.
- Matthew 6:9-13The Privilege of Prayer ↗J. Devn Cornish, 2011Pray often and sincerely, then act, because Heavenly Father loves you and wants to bless you.
- Matthew 7:13-14Help Them on Their Way Home ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2010Strengthen youth early and go with them on the path home to God
- Matthew 7:9-11Small and Simple Things ↗Christoffel Golden, 2007Daily prayer, Book of Mormon study and the sacrament bring great spiritual change.
- Matthew 6:9-13“Write upon My Heart” ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2000Teach children to pray by example so they seek God's will
- Matthew 6:9The Language of Prayer ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 1993Address Heavenly Father in reverent prayer language and teach it to your children by example.
- Matthew 6:9Daughters of God ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1991Daughters of God are equal heirs of His glory, and prayers should be offered to the Father
- Matthew 6:16-18Fast Day ↗Howard W. Hunter, 1985Keep the monthly fast and give generous fast offerings so the poor are cared for.
- Matthew 6:5-10“Our Father Which Art in Heaven” ↗L. Tom Perry, 1983Make family prayer a daily habit and teach children how to pray.
- Matthew 6:9-13Prayer to Our Heavenly Father ↗Bernard P. Brockbank, 1979Pray always and sincerely, with repentance, to know God and receive his blessings.
- Matthew 6:9-13The Importance of Prayer ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1974Pray sincerely in your own words and live the things you pray for, including forgiving others
- Matthew 6:33Keep the Lines of Communication Strong ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1972Keep prayer, scripture study and honest communication strong, because sin follows when the lines go down.
- Matthew 7:7A Higher Joy ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2024Draw near to Christ, seek joy, and share it with others to find a higher joy
- Matthew 6:32-33Our Heartfelt All ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2022Offer the Lord your whole soul by sacrificing what holds you back and consecrating the rest.
- Matthew 7:24-27They Cannot Prevail; We Cannot Fall ↗Chi Hong (Sam) Wong, 2021Build your whole life on the rock of Jesus Christ and follow the prophet.
- Matthew 7:12“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2002Become personal peacemakers by coming to Christ and living the Golden Rule.
- Matthew 6:14-15Removing the Poison of an Unforgiving Spirit ↗H. Burke Peterson, 1983Forgive and forget at once rather than let resentment poison your soul
- Matthew 7:20Faith, Family, Facts, and Fruits ↗M. Russell Ballard, 2007Prepare simple, accurate facts and testimony to tell others who we are
- Matthew 7:24-27Fruits of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ ↗Joseph B. Wirthlin, 1991Build on the gospel's roots to enjoy its fruits
- Matthew 6:20“United in Building the Kingdom of God” ↗L. Tom Perry, 1987Seek the kingdom of God first and build it together in unity
- Matthew 6:33The Gift of the Holy Ghost ↗LeGrand Richards, 1979The gift of the Holy Ghost is what moves the Saints to serve and sacrifice
- Matthew 7:13-14What Constitutes the True Church ↗Delbert L. Stapley, 1977There is only one true church of Christ, restored today, and seekers should investigate it
- Matthew 6:20A Fortune to Share ↗Sterling W. Sill, 1973Lay up treasures in heaven by living righteously and sharing the gospel
- Matthew 6:9-10Thy Kingdom Come ↗Neil L. Andersen, 2015Look for the Lord's hand in His kingdom and your life as you prepare for His coming
- Matthew 7:7Ask, Seek, Knock ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2009Prepare yourself through faith, study and obedience to receive personal revelation.
- Matthew 7:24-27Faith, Service, Constancy ↗David S. Baxter, 2006Cultivate faith, serve others, and stay constant and true when trials come.
- Matthew 6:31–33Nauvoo—A Demonstration of Faith ↗L. Tom Perry, 1980Build faith through scripture knowledge and labor together to build a better world
- Matthew 7:12In Partnership with the Lord ↗Ulisses Soares, 2022Walk side by side as equal partners in marriage and with the Lord
- Matthew 7:7-8How the Priesthood Blesses Youth ↗Laudy Ruth Kaouk Alvarez, 2020Seek the blessings of the priesthood in hard times
- Matthew 6:14-15Even as Christ Forgives You, So Also Do Ye ↗Larry J. Echo Hawk, 2018Forgive others completely, as Christ forgives us, and his peace will follow.
- Matthew 6:14-15The Healing Ointment of Forgiveness ↗Kevin R. Duncan, 2016Forgive others and let God handle justice, so you can be free
- Matthew 6:19-21Where Your Treasure Is ↗Michael John U. Teh, 2014Lay up treasures in heaven rather than on earth
- Matthew 7:3-5“Lord, Is It I?” ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2014Look honestly at yourself and ask the Lord what you must change
- Matthew 7:24The Home: The School of Life ↗Enrique R. Falabella, 2013Make the home a place to learn and live celestial principles
- Matthew 7:1-3Charity Never Faileth ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2010Replace judging and criticism of others with the pure love of Christ.
- Matthew 6:33Message to My Grandsons ↗James E. Faust, 2007Honor the priesthood, live righteously and seek first the kingdom of God
- Matthew 6:19–20Earthly Debts, Heavenly Debts ↗Joseph B. Wirthlin, 2004Get out of debt and stay out, while honoring the debts we owe heaven
- Matthew 6:33Did You Get the Right Message? ↗James E. Faust, 2004Tune yourself to hear and heed God's messages, especially the prophet's
- Matthew 6:19-21In Search of Treasure ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2003Lay up heavenly treasure by learning from the past, preparing, and not postponing what matters most today.
- Matthew 7:1-2The Atonement, Repentance, and Dirty Linen ↗Lynn A. Mickelsen, 2003Repent through Christ and leave the judging of others to the Lord.
- Matthew 6:33Focus and Priorities ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2001Use time and information with focus and put the kingdom of God first
- Matthew 6:21Greed, Selfishness, and Overindulgence ↗Joe J. Christensen, 1999Resist materialism by living modestly and giving generously
- Matthew 6:33How Near to the Angels ↗James E. Faust, 1998Live virtuously and fulfill your divine potential as women of God
- Matthew 6:19-21The Path to Peace ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1994Find peace by searching inward, reaching outward and looking heavenward.
- Matthew 7:12“Brother’s Keeper” ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 1986We are our brother's keeper, even in the marketplace, so live the Golden Rule at work.
- Matthew 7:24-27“Born of Goodly Parents” ↗L. Tom Perry, 1985Build eternal families on the rock of Christ
- Matthew 7:24–27Look for the Beautiful ↗Keith W. Wilcox, 1985Build your life on Christ's teachings so the Spirit makes you beautiful
- Matthew 7:13Coming through the Mists ↗William Grant Bangerter, 1984Hold to the iron rod, the word of God, and the world cannot deceive you.
- Matthew 6:1-4“Anonymous” ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1983Give and serve quietly, without seeking recognition
- Matthew 7:1-2Be a Peacemaker ↗Franklin D. Richards, 1983Be the peacemaker in your home and relationships
- Matthew 6:1-4The Power to Make a Difference ↗Richard G. Scott, 1983Selflessly serve and lift others, and the Lord's power will change your own life.
- Matthew 7:3–5Pure Religion ↗Marvin J. Ashton, 1982Answer criticism with kindness and practice pure religion by lifting those in need
- Matthew 6:33The Responsibility of Young Aaronic Priesthood Bearers ↗David B. Haight, 1981Young priesthood holders should live clean, prepare well and stand as champions of truth.
- Matthew 7:20Joseph Smith: Prophet to Our Generation ↗Ezra Taft Benson, 1981Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God, as his prophecies and fruits show
- Matthew 6:33The Choice ↗Boyd K. Packer, 1980Choose good over evil; neither fame nor wealth is needed for true success and happiness
- Matthew 6:14-15“Of You It Is Required to Forgive” ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1980Forgive others and let go of grudges, for peace comes only through repentance and forgiveness
- Matthew 6:19-21The Joy of Serving a Mission ↗LeGrand Richards, 1978Every young man should serve a mission, and fathers should prepare sons from boyhood.
- Matthew 6:14-15The Power of Forgiveness ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1977Forgive all men, as the Lord requires, and help bring the inactive back.
- Matthew 7:13-14The Way Home ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1975Listen for the gospel's ring of truth and come home to the restored Church.
- Matthew 7:13-14Success Is Gauged by Self-Mastery ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1975Master yourself and stay on the narrow path to honor the priesthood.
- Matthew 6:33Continuity of Service ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1971Keep returning young men serving, and keep track of those who leave home.
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