“The gospel of Jesus Christ is not a checklist of things to do; rather, it lives in our hearts.” (Jean A. Stevens, Primary General Presidency, “Fear Not; I Am with Thee,” General Conference, April 2014)

“The gospel of Jesus Christ is one of simplicity, and we are given the tools that make the pathway straight and narrow.” (Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women General Presidency, “Look toward Eternity!”, General Conference, October 2006)

“If you are caught in Satan’s trap of pornography, remember how merciful our beloved Savior is. Do you realize how deeply the Lord loves and cherishes you, even now? Our Savior has the power to cleanse and heal you. He can remove the pain and sorrow you feel and make you clean again through the power of His Atonement.” (Linda S. Reeves, Relief Society General Presidency, “Protection from Pornography—a Christ-centered Home,” General Conference, April 2014)

“Filters are useful tools, but the greatest filter in the world, the only one that will ultimately work, is the personal internal filter that comes from a deep and abiding testimony of our Heavenly Father’s love and our Savior’s atoning sacrifice for each one of us.” (Linda S. Reeves, Relief Society General Presidency, “Protection from Pornography—a Christ-centered Home,” General Conference, April 2014)

“Take responsibility for your own spiritual well-being. Turn off your phone if necessary, sing a Primary song, pray for help, think of a scripture, walk out of a movie, picture the Savior, take the sacrament worthily, study For the Strength of Youth, be an example to your friends, confide in a parent, go see your bishop, ask for help, and seek professional counseling, if needed.” (Linda S. Reeves, Relief Society General Presidency, “Protection from Pornography—a Christ-centered Home,” General Conference, April 2014)

“What could be more deceptive than to entice men—young and old, holding the holy priesthood of God—to view seductive pornography and thus focus on flesh instead of faith, to be consumers of vice rather than guardians of virtue?” (Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women General President, “A Return to Virtue,” General Conference, October 2008)

“I love the word consistent. To be consistent is to be steady, constant, and dependable. What a great description of the principle of worthiness!” (Linda K. Burton, Relief Society General President, “Prepared in a Manner That Never Had Been Known,” General Conference, October 2014)

“It is our personal worthiness that will qualify us to fulfill our individual earthly missions.” (Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women General Presidency, “Look toward Eternity!”, General Conference, October 2006)

“I love the word consistent. To be consistent is to be steady, constant, and dependable. What a great description of the principle of worthiness!” (Linda K. Burton, Relief Society General President, “Prepared in a Manner That Never Had Been Known,” General Conference, October 2014)

“Those who wish to qualify for exaltation in the celestial kingdom are expected to live a higher standard of obedience that comes by practicing the virtue of obedience day by day.” (Linda K. Burton, Relief Society General President, “Prepared in a Manner That Never Had Been Known,” General Conference, October 2014)

“To be in harmony with heaven’s divine purposes, we sustain the prophet and choose to live according to his words.” (Carol F. McConkie, Young Women General Presidency, “Live according to the Words of the Prophets,” General Conference, October 2014)

“When we choose to live according to the words of the prophets, we are on the covenant path that leads to eternal perfection.” (Carol F. McConkie, Young Women General Presidency, “Live according to the Words of the Prophets,” General Conference, October 2014)

“As we give heed to, uphold, and affirm prophetic word, we witness that we have the faith to humbly submit to the will, the wisdom, and the timing of the Lord.” (Carol F. McConkie, Young Women General Presidency, “Live according to the Words of the Prophets,” General Conference, October 2014)

“We heed prophetic word even when it may seem unreasonable, inconvenient, and uncomfortable. According to the world’s standards, following the prophet may be unpopular, politically incorrect, or socially unacceptable. But following the prophet is always right.” (Carol F. McConkie, Young Women General Presidency, “Live according to the Words of the Prophets,” General Conference, October 2014)

“The Lord honors and favors those who will heed prophetic direction.” (Carol F. McConkie, Young Women General Presidency, “Live according to the Words of the Prophets,” General Conference, October 2014)

“The words of the prophets are like manna to our souls. When we partake, we are blessed, protected, and preserved both temporally and spiritually. When we feast upon their words, we learn how to come unto Christ and live.” (Carol F. McConkie, Young Women General Presidency, “Live according to the Words of the Prophets,” General Conference, October 2014)

“Prophets…are messengers of righteousness, witnesses of Jesus Christ and the infinite power of His Atonement. They hold the keys of the kingdom of God on earth and authorize the performance of saving ordinances.” (Carol F. McConkie, Young Women General Presidency, “Live according to the Words of the Prophets,” General Conference, October 2014)

“Through prayer and the confirmation of the Spirit, each of us can gain our own personal testimony of the living prophet. This testimony grows as we listen to, observe, and have the courage to apply his teachings in our daily lives.” (Ann M. Dibb, Young Women General President, “Be of a Good Courage,” General Conference, April 2010)

“Listening to and obeying the counsel of our prophet allows us access to special blessings.” (Ann M. Dibb, Young Women General President, “Be of a Good Courage,” General Conference, April 2010)

“We should nurture love for the prophets, both ancient and modern, in our hearts as well.” (Susan W. Tanner, Young Women General President, “Glad Tidings from Cumorah,” General Conference, April 2005)

“Men need to become true partners rather than assume they are solely responsible or act as ‘pretend’ partners while women carry out much of the work.” (Jean B. Bingham, Relief Society General President, “United in Accomplishing God’s Work,” General Conference, April 2020)

“A husband is never more attractive to his wife than when he is serving in his God-given roles as a worthy priesthood holder–most important in the home.” (Linda K. Burton, Relief Society General President, “We’ll Ascend Together,” General Conference, April 2015)

“Brothers and sisters, we need each other! As covenant-keeping women and men, we need to lift each other and help each other become the people the Lord would have us become.” (Linda K. Burton, Relief Society General President, “We’ll Ascend Together,” General Conference, April 2015)

“We all need each other. Sons of God need daughters of God, and daughters of God need sons of God.” (Carole M. Stephens, Relief Society General Presidency, “Do We Know What We Have?” General Conference, October 2013)

“There is no greater honor, no more elevated title, and no more important role in this life than that of mother or father.” (Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women General President, “Defenders of the Family Proclamation,” General Conference, April 2015)

“Be cautious about what you view in entertainment media or print. Your personal virtue will model for your daughters, and also your sons, what true strength and moral courage are.” (Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women General President, “Love Her Mother,” General Conference, October 2011)

“How do you raise a girl? Love her mother. Lead your family to the temple, be guardians of virtue, and magnify your priesthood.” (Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women General President, “Love Her Mother,” General Conference, October 2011)

“Fathers, you have been entrusted with our Heavenly Father’s royal daughters. They are virtuous and elect. It is my prayer that you will watch over them, strengthen them, model virtuous behavior, and teach them to follow in the Savior’s every footstep–for He lives!” (Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women General President, “Love Her Mother,” General Conference, October 2011)

“The value women place on motherhood in this life and the attributes of motherhood they attain here will rise with them in the Resurrection (see D&C 130:18). Women who desire and work toward that blessing in this life are promised they will receive it for all eternity, and eternity is much, much longer than mortality. There is eternal influence and power in motherhood.” (Julie B. Beck, Relief Society General President, “Mothers Who Know,” General Conference, October 2007)

“Mothers who know do less. They permit less of what will not bear good fruit eternally. They allow less media in their homes, less distraction, less activity that draws their children away from their home. Mothers who know are willing to live on less and consume less of the world’s goods in order to spend more time with their children—more time eating together, more time working together, more time reading together, more time talking, laughing, singing, and exemplifying. These mothers choose carefully and do not try to choose it all.” (Julie B. Beck, Relief Society General President, “Mothers Who Know,” General Conference, October 2007)

“Mothers, you are instruments in God’s hands, with a divine responsibility to teach and nurture your children. Little ones so need your kind and loving hand. As you put them first, He will direct you how to best serve them.” (Bonnie D. Parkin, Relief Society General President, “Sweet Moments,” General Conference, October 2005)

“Oh, that every girl and woman would have a testimony of her potential for eternal motherhood as she keeps her earthly covenants.” (Julie B. Beck, Young Women General Presidency, “A ‘Mother Heart,’” General Conference, April 2004)

“Some of the truest mother hearts beat in the breasts of women who will not rear their own children in this life.” (Julie B. Beck, Young Women General Presidency, “A ‘Mother Heart,’” General Conference, April 2004)

“The influence of righteous, conscientious, persistent, daily mothering is far more lasting, far more powerful, far more influential than any earthly position or institution invented by man.” (Julie B. Beck, Young Women General Presidency, “A ‘Mother Heart,’” General Conference, April 2004)

“Parenting is not only challenging, but it provides life’s greatest joys.” (Susan W. Tanner, Young Women General President, “Did I Tell You … ?,” General Conference, April 2003)

“Children—as well as people of all ages—improve behavior from love and encouragement more than from fault-finding.” (Susan W. Tanner, Young Women General President, “Did I Tell You … ?,” General Conference, April 2003)

“Parents and children need to participate in each other’s everyday, ordinary experiences. So I know about your upcoming test; you know about my lesson preparation. I attend your games; you join me in the kitchen for dinner preparation. We are major players in each other’s lives, absorbing love through daily experiences.” (Susan W. Tanner, Young Women General President, “Did I Tell You … ?,” General Conference, April 2003)

“As we seek the Spirit, we can receive the comfort, guidance, and reassurance we need to fulfill the responsibilities and receive the blessings of parenthood.” (Coleen K. Menlove, Primary General President, “A Voice of Gladness for Our Children,” General Conference, October 2002)

“Parents do most of the nurturing, but they need to be nurtured too.” (Carol B. Thomas, Young Women General Presidency, “Strengthen Home and Family,” General Conference, April 2002)

“Being a mother is a great blessing, not a sacrifice.” (Carol B. Thomas, Young Women General Presidency, “Strengthen Home and Family,” General Conference, April 2002)

“The change we seek in ourselves and in the groups we belong to will come less by activism and more by actively trying every day to understand one another.” (Sharon Eubank, Relief Society General Presidency, “By Union of Feeling We Obtain Power with God,” General Conference, October 2020)

“As I pray for the Lord to open my eyes to see things I might not normally see, I often ask myself two questions and pay attention to the impressions that come: ‘What am I doing that I should stop doing?’ and ‘What am I not doing that I should start doing?'” (Michelle D. Craig, “Eyes to See,” General Conference, October 2020)

“The Lord knows how hard you are trying. You are making progress. Keep going. He sees all your hidden sacrifices and counts them to your good and the good of those you love. Your work is not in vain. You are not alone.” (Sharon Eubank, Relief Society General Presidency, “Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness,” General Conference, April 2019)

“We are always progressing as long as we are striving to follow the Lord. He doesn’t expect perfection today. We keep climbing our personal Mount Sinai. As in times past, our journey does indeed take effort, hard work, and study, but our commitment to progress brings eternal rewards.” (Joy D. Jones, Primary General President, “An Especially Noble Calling,” General Conference, April 2020)

“Temptation and casualness can cause us to subtly divert our course into the darkness of the world and away from the covenant path.” (Becky Craven, Young Women General Presidency, “Careful versus Casual,” General Conference, April 2019)

“Avoid the temptations that surround you by strictly following the commandments. Look straight ahead at your eternal goal.” (Ann M. Dibb, Young Women General President, “Be of a Good Courage,” General Conference, April 2010)

“Satan is delighted when we give in—even just a little.” (Barbara Thompson, Relief Society General Presidency, “I Will Strengthen Thee; I Will Help Thee,” General Conference, October 2007)

“Sometimes as we walk life’s paths, we want to loiter in dangerous places, thinking that it is fun and thrilling and that we are in control. Sometimes we think we can live on the edge and still maintain our virtue. But that is a risky place to be.” (Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women General Presidency, “Stay on the Path,” General Conference, April 2007)

“It is through our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ that we can resist temptation. Our faith will enable us to shun evil.” (Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women General Presidency, “Look toward Eternity!”, General Conference, October 2006)

“We can bring the Savior’s light to ourselves and the people important to us by the simple act of keeping our covenants. In a variety of ways, the Lord rewards that faithful act with power and with joy.” (Sharon Eubank, Relief Society General Presidency, “Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness,” General Conference, April 2019)

“There is a careful way and a casual way to do everything, including living the gospel. As we consider our commitment to the Savior, are we careful or casual?” (Becky Craven, Young Women General Presidency, “Careful versus Casual,” General Conference, April 2019)

“We can rationalize all we want, but the fact is, there is not a right way to do the wrong thing!” (Becky Craven, Young Women General Presidency, “Careful versus Casual,” General Conference, April 2019)

“We do not lower our standards to fit in or to make someone else feel comfortable. We are disciples of Jesus Christ, and as such we are about elevating others, lifting them to a higher, holier place where they too can reap greater blessings.” (Becky Craven, Young Women General Presidency, “Careful versus Casual,” General Conference, April 2019)

“We can choose to see commandments as limitations. We may feel at times that God’s laws restrict our personal freedom, take from us our agency, and limit our growth. But as we seek for greater understanding, as we allow our Father to teach us, we will begin to see that His laws are a manifestation of His love for us and obedience to His laws is an expression of our love for Him.” (Carole M. Stephens, Relief Society General Presidency, “If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments,” General Conference, October 2015)

“If it is the Lord’s plan, it should also be our plan!” (Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women General President, “Defenders of the Family Proclamation,” General Conference, April 2015)

“Obedience to the commandments brings the power of the gospel into our lives and greater peace and spirituality.” (Cheryl A. Esplin, Primary General Presidency, “The Sacrament—A Renewal for the Soul,” General Conference, October 2014)

“Those who wish to qualify for exaltation in the celestial kingdom are expected to live a higher standard of obedience that comes by practicing the virtue of obedience day by day.” (Linda K. Burton, Relief Society General President, “Prepared in a Manner That Never Had Been Known,” General Conference, October 2014)

“If you are struggling with keeping these standards and commandments, I encourage you to look for support within the gospel. Read your scriptures. Spend time on the Church’s official website, LDS.org, to find answers to your questions. Talk to your parents, your Church leaders, and those who shine brightly as they live the gospel. Pray. Pour out your heart to your Heavenly Father, who loves you. Use the gift of repentance daily. Serve others. And most important, listen to and obey the promptings of the Holy Ghost.” (Ann M. Dibb, Young Women General Presidency, “Arise and Shine Forth,” General Conference, April 2012)

“Laws and principles are not for the times when there is no temptation: they are for such moments as this. … If at my individual convenience I might break them, what would be their worth?” (Charlotte Brontë, quoted in Ann M. Dibb, Young Women General Presidency, “I Believe in Being Honest and True,” General Conference, April 2011)

“I hope each of you will write a list of things you will always do and things you will never do. Then live your list.” (Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women General President, “Guardians of Virtue,” General Conference, April 2011)

“Our faithful obedience will help us develop the attributes of godliness and change our hearts.” (Silvia H. Allred, Relief Society General Presidency, “Steadfast and Immovable,” General Conference, October 2010)

“Avoid the temptations that surround you by strictly following the commandments. Look straight ahead at your eternal goal.” (Ann M. Dibb, Young Women General President, “Be of a Good Courage,” General Conference, April 2010)