Those who hold the Aaronic Priesthood open the door for all Church members who worthily partake of the sacrament to enjoy the companionship of the Spirit of the Lord and the ministering of angels.

Again and again the Book of Mormon teaches that the gospel of Jesus Christ is universal in its promise and effect.

The Holy Ghost will protect us against being deceived, but to realize that wonderful blessing we must always do the things necessary to retain that Spirit.

The burden [of a bishop] is a heavy one that cannot be fulfilled without the supportive efforts of ward officers and members.

In contrast to the institutions of the world, which teach us to know something, the gospel of Jesus Christ challenges us to become something.

Because of God’s plan and the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can be cleansed by the process of repentance.

President Oaks describes the divinely inspired principles in the United States Constitution. He teaches how Latter-day Saints can defend these principles.

To achieve our eternal destiny, we will desire and work for the qualities required to become an eternal being.

President Oaks teaches that the plan of salvation is founded on Heavenly Father’s love for us.

A good marriage does not require a perfect man or a perfect woman. It only requires a man and a woman committed to strive together toward perfection.

Available information wisely used is far more valuable than multiplied information allowed to lie fallow.

Following Christ is not a casual or occasional practice but a continuous commitment and way of life that applies at all times and in all places.

When we give thanks in all things, we see hardships and adversities in the context of the purpose of life.

Because we have the truth about the Godhead and our relationship to Them, we have the ultimate road map for our journey through mortality.

We have to forego some good things in order to choose others that are better or best because they develop faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strengthen our families.

He has given us His Atonement, His gospel, and His Church, a sacred combination that gives us the assurance of immortality and the opportunity for eternal life.

In our sacred callings of gospel teaching, no effort is too good for the work of the Lord and the growth of His children.

We who know God’s plan and who have covenanted to participate have a clear responsibility to teach these truths.

As Latter-day Saints use the words saved and salvation, there are at least six different meanings.

The healing power of the Lord Jesus Christ … is available for every affliction in mortality.

We have this priesthood power, and we should all be prepared to use it properly.

President Oaks teaches that God inspires many organizations and individuals to help those in need and that the Church is committed to work with others in that effort. The Church of Jesus Christ is committed to serving those in need, and it is also committed to cooperating with others in that effort.

He introduces this special session of general conference focused on the concerns of women and their organizations.

The full measure of [our] conversion to men and women of God happens best through our labors in His vineyard.

Priesthood keys direct women as well as men, and priesthood ordinances and priesthood authority pertain to women as well as men.

We have a loving Heavenly Father who will see that we receive every blessing and every advantage that our own desires and choices allow.

The love of God does not supersede His laws and His commandments, and the effect of God’s laws and commandments does not diminish the purpose and effect of His love.

As followers of Christ we should live peacefully with others who do not share our values or accept the teachings upon which they are based.

In the Church the authority of the priesthood is exercised under the direction of a priesthood leader who holds the keys of that priesthood.

The scriptures clearly teach the origin and need for a church directed by and with the authority of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Are we serving priorities or gods ahead of the God we profess to worship?

Opposition permits us to grow toward what our Heavenly Father would have us become.

Dallin H. Oaks discusses the parable of the sower and warns of attitudes that prevent the word of God from growing in our hearts and bearing “fruit.”

Our Heavenly Father’s great plan of happiness tells you who you are and the purpose of your life.

The family proclamation is the Lord’s reemphasis of the gospel truths we need to sustain us through current challenges to the family.

Let us all improve our personal behavior and redouble our efforts to protect our loved ones and our environment from the onslaught of pornography.

The magnifying of the holy priesthood you hold is vital to the work of the Lord in your families and in your Church callings.

We need to make … spiritual preparation for the events prophesied at the time of the Second Coming.

There are many similarities and some differences in the way priesthood authority functions in the family and in the Church.

None should resist the plea that we unite to increase our concern for the welfare and future of our children—the rising generation.

Repenting means giving up all of our practices—personal, family, ethnic, and national—that are contrary to the commandments of God.

Resurrection is much more than merely reuniting a spirit to a body. … The resurrection is a restoration that brings back “carnal for carnal” and “good for that which is good” (Alma 41:13).

The ordinance of the sacrament makes the sacrament meeting the most sacred and important meeting in the Church.

Our lives of service and sacrifice are the most appropriate expressions of our commitment to serve the Master and our fellowmen.

The most effective missionaries, member and full-time, always act out of love. … If we lack this love for others, we should pray for it.

What we call “member missionary work” is not a program but an attitude of love and outreach to help those around us.

We need to be reminded that in total and over a significant period of time, seemingly small things bring to pass great things.

Because of His Atonement, the Savior has the power to succor—to help—every mortal pain and affliction.

Dallin H. Oaks - Live so that you can be guided and taught by the Spirit in all your activities. - October 1971 General Conference. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/strive-for-excellence?lang=eng15861 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUaIbVRoW4M

Jesus Christ is the Only Begotten and Beloved Son of God. … He is our Savior from sin and death. This is the most important knowledge on earth.

We are given the scriptures to direct our lives. My message today consists of a selection of the words of our Savior—what He said.

Knowledge encourages obedience, and obedience enhances knowledge.

Our only sure reliance is to trust in the Lord and His love for His children.

When we seek the truth about religion, we should use spiritual methods appropriate for that search.

We must try to keep both of the great commandments. To do so, we walk a fine line between law and love.

We must use both the personal line and the priesthood line in proper balance to achieve the growth that is the purpose of mortal life.

Our Savior teaches us to follow Him by making the sacrifices necessary to lose ourselves in unselfish service to others.

President Oaks teaches that Jesus Christ made it possible for each of us to return to our Heavenly Father and achieve our eternal destiny.

We make better choices and decisions if we look at the alternatives and ponder where they will lead.

One of Martin Harris’s greatest contributions to the Church, for which he should be honored for all time, was his financing the publication of the Book of Mormon.

Patience may well be thought of as a gateway virtue, contributing to the growth and strength of its fellow virtues of forgiveness, tolerance, and faith.

Given the importance of the message, the help offered by the Spirit, the number of the missionaries and the size of the field that is ready to harvest, 300,000 new converts per year is not nearly enough.

The Lord needs to know on whom He can rely.

The priesthood needs to be exercised to accomplish any good. You are called to “arise and shine forth,” not to hide your light in darkness.

Elder Ochoa teaches three principles to help anyone who feels the plan of salvation isn’t working in their lives.

Today is the time to look to the Source of truth and ensure that our testimonies are strong.

Elder Ojediran teaches that we come unto Christ through covenants, and he explains how the Holy Ghost and the sacrament help us keep those covenants.

Elder Olsen teaches that the answer to our challenges and questions is Jesus Christ. No matter how difficult or confusing the challenges may be, you can always remember that the answer is simple: it is always Jesus.

True conversion occurs as you continue to act upon the doctrines you know are true and keep the commandments, day after day, month after month.

Bonnie L. Oscarson encourages Latter-day Saint women to defend marriage, the divine roles of parents, and the sanctity of the home.

If these things are true, then we have the greatest message of hope and help that the world has ever known.

Some of the most significant needs we can meet are within our own families, among our friends, in our wards, and in our communities.

Sister Oscarson teaches sisters that they need to rise up to become women of faith by studying and having a testimony of the essential doctrines of the gospel.

We must stop concentrating on our differences and look for what we have in common.

Every young woman in the Church should feel valued, have opportunities to serve, and feel that she has something of worth to contribute to this work.

Conversion is the goal of all gospel learning and teaching. Conversion is not a onetime event. It is a lifelong quest to become more like the Savior.

We teach key doctrine, invite learners to do the work God has for them, and then promise that blessings will surely come.

When we learn a few fundamental principles about teaching and are shown how to teach, all of us can do it.

May we have added insights into and greater appreciation for the power of testimony, especially as it is borne by those [who are bowed in years].

What are we doing to ensure that [our] legacy is being passed to our beloved children and to our grandchildren?

We must deliberately take time each day to disconnect from the world and connect with heaven.

There will be times when the path ahead seems dark, but keep following the Savior. He knows the way; in fact, He is the way.

The moment we set foot on the path of repentance, we invite the Savior’s redeeming power into our lives.