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Family History, Covenant Path, and Temple Quotes from April 2023 General Conference

By  Amy Archibald
April 13, 2023
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President Russell M. Nelson clapping at the April 2023 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Many of us came to general conference this year with questions, needs, or a desire to partake of a spiritual feast. And what a wonderful feast we were given! As you prayerfully listen to, watch, read, and study the April 2023 general conference talks over the next 6 months, we know that many members will be looking for personal revelation and using the words of the prophets and apostles as a "compass" to direct them in their lives.

We've helped gather quotes related to the covenant path, family history, and the temple that we'd like to share with you, in the hope they help bring you inspiration. Each section of quotes below also includes links to relevant talks from this conference, to help you gain more insight and meaning for you and your family.

We hope these quotes will inspire you, and we invite you to download and share the sayings with others.

Covenant Path

Painting of Jesus Christ being baptized by John the Baptist, with many disciples looking on. By Jorge Cocco
“Our covenants help us focus our attention, our thoughts, and our actions on Christ.” Brother Milton Camargo
“Our covenants give us power to stay on the covenant path because our relationship with Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father is changed. We are connected to Them by a covenantal bond.” Elder Dale G. Renlund

More from Elder Milton da Rocha Camargo | More from Elder Dale G. Renlund

"There is a safe harbor in the ordinances of salvation and exaltation of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ." Elder Quentin L. Cook
"As you come to Christ and are connected to Him and our Heavenly Father by covenant, something seemingly unnatural happens. You are transformed and become perfected in Jesus Christ.” Elder Dale G. Renlund

More from Elder Quentin L. Cook | More from Elder Dale G. Renlund

“When we keep our covenants and put our confidence in Him, He endows us with His healing and strengthening power.” Elder Benjamín De Hoyos
“Covenant keepers are blessed with the Savior’s relief.” President Camille N. Johnson

More from Elder Benjamín De Hoyos | More from President Camille N. Johnson

"The Savior’s promise to abide in us is true and available to every covenant-keeping member of His restored Church." Elder David A. Bednar
“As you walk the covenant path … I promise you power to go against the natural worldly flow—power to learn, power to repent and be sanctified, and power to find hope, comfort, and even joy as you face life’s challenges.” Elder Dale G. Renlund

More from Elder David A. Bednar | More from Elder Dale G. Renlund

"Inspired invitations change lives. When invitations help us make and keep sacred covenants, we draw closer to the Lord and each other.” Elder Gerrit W. Gong
“I know that [Jesus Christ's] power is descending upon His covenant-keeping people, who are 'armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory.'" President Russell M. Nelson

More from Elder Gerrit W. Gong | More from President Russell M. Nelson

Family History

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“The Lord encourages us as members of His Church to preserve our own family history, to learn from our ancestors, and to make the necessary arrangements for them to receive the ordinances of the gospel in the temples...” Elder Benjamín De Hoyos
"As we follow the guidance of the prophets and learn how to do our family history and perform the temple ordinances for our ancestors, we will experience great joy to the point that we will not want to stop doing it." Elder Benjamín De Hoyos
"The Spirit will flood our hearts, awaken our faculties to do [family history], and guide us as we search for the names of our ancestors." Elder Benjamín De Hoyos
“Let us remember that family history is more than just looking for names, dates, and places. It is uniting families and feeling the joy that comes from extending to them the ordinances of the gospel.” Elder Benjamín De Hoyos

More from Elder Benjamín De Hoyos

"The Father of our spirits desires His children to be safely gathered home." Elder Quentin L. Cook
“The work of the temple and family history are one and the same work in the Church.” Elder Benjamín De Hoyos

More from Elder Quentin L. Cook | More from Elder Benjamín De Hoyos

In his talk, Elder Benjamín De Hoyos said, "To those of you who do not feel capable of doing this work, you should know that you are not alone." He encouraged us to use the tools found in FamilySearch centers and to contact family history consultants in our ward or branch to receive help and guidance with doing our family history.

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Temple

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"When I worship in the house of the Lord, it changes me." President Bonnie H. Cordon
“Keeping covenants made in baptismal fonts and in temples also provides us with strength to withstand mortality’s trials and heartaches.” Elder Dale G. Renlund

More from President Bonnie H. Cordon | More from Elder Dale G. Renlund

“I promise you and your family protection against the influence of the adversary, especially when you make the temple a major focus in your life.” Elder Dale G. Renlund
"Do you need miracles? Our prophet has said: 'I promise you that the Lord will bring the miracles He knows you need as you make sacrifices to serve and worship in His temples.'" Elder Kevin R. Duncan

More from Elder Dale G. Renlund | More from Elder Kevin R. Duncan

"Do you need the healing and strengthening power of the Savior Jesus Christ? President Nelson reassures us that 'everything taught in the temple ... increases our understanding of Jesus Christ.'" Elder Kevin R. Duncan
“In this mortal life, we will never escape the war, but we can have power over the enemy. That power and strength come from Jesus Christ as we make and keep temple covenants.” Elder Kevin R. Duncan

More from Elder Kevin R. Duncan

"Our closeness to Christ grows through worshipping frequently in the temple..." President Bonnie H. Cordon
“The adversary is on the alert. His power is threatened by the ordinances and covenants performed in temples, and he does anything he can to try to stop the work. Why? Because he knows of the power that comes from this sacred work.” Elder Kevin R. Duncan

More from President Bonnie H. Cordon | More from Elder Kevin R. Duncan

“As each new temple is dedicated, the saving power of Jesus Christ expands throughout the world to counteract the efforts of the adversary and to redeem us as we come unto Him.” Elder Kevin R. Duncan
"As temples and covenant keepers grow in number, the adversary grows weaker." Elder Kevin R. Duncan

More from Elder Kevin R. Duncan

“Those who accept the gospel of Jesus Christ, regardless of lineage, become part of gathered Israel. With that gathering and the numerous temples built and announced, we are in a unique position to gather Israel on both sides of the veil as never before under the Father’s plan.” Elder Quentin L. Cook

More from Elder Quentin L. Cook

What Are the New Latter-day Saint Temples Announced in 2023?

At the close of the Sunday afternoon session of the April 2023 general conference, President Nelson announced 15 new temples being built, in the following locations:

  • Retalhuleu, Guatemala
  • Iquitos, Peru
  • Teresina, Brazil
  • Natal, Brazil
  • Tuguegarao City, Philippines
  • Iloilo, Philippines
  • Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Hamburg, Germany
  • Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
  • San Jose, California
  • Bakersfield, California
  • Springfield, Missouri
  • Winchester, Virginia
  • Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
“Jesus Christ is the reason we build temples. Each is His holy house. Making covenants and receiving essential ordinances in the temple, as well as seeking to draw closer to Him there, will bless your life in ways no other kind of worship can. For this reason, we are doing all within our power to make the blessings of the temple more accessible to our members around the world.” President Russell M. Nelson
"The temple can help us in our quest. There we are endowed with God's power, giving us the ability to overcome Satan, the instigator of all contention." President Russell M. Nelson

More from President Russell M. Nelson


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How to Download and Share These Statements

If you would like to share or save these inspirational quotes, click any of the images above, and then right-click (for Windows) or ctrl+click (for Mac) to save or download them. From there, you can upload them to your favorite social media site or send them to a friend.

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To find video, audio, and text transcripts for the full April 2023 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, visit ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

Want more quotes and stories from this conference? See articles from the Church News, the Church Newsroom, and LDSLiving.

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Amy Archibald
Amy Archibald is a family historian with a passion for teaching others. She became interested in family history as a young teen and has spent nearly 40 years searching for clues, sources, stories, photos, and cousins. She has been teaching others about the ins and outs of family history for over 30 years. She organizes reunions and loves finding cousins around every corner. She lives in Utah and enjoys adventures with her family.