Below are the quotes that were used in the video.
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: Today, I would like to ask you to consider two questions:
First: “What can I learn from Alma?”
Second: “How am I like Amulek?”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/learn-from-alma-and-amulek?lang=eng
Elder Jeffery R. Holland: “I am convinced that missionary work is not easy because salvation is not a cheap experience. Salvation never was easy. We are The Church of Jesus Christ, this is the truth, and He is our Great Eternal Head. How could we believe it would be easy for us when it was never, ever easy for Him? It seems to me that missionaries and mission leaders have to spend at least a few moments in Gethsemane. Missionaries and mission leaders have to take at least a step or two toward the summit of Calvary” (“Missionary Work and the Atonement”, Ensign Mar 2001).
President Russell M. Nelson: “I recognize that, on occasion, some of our most fervent prayers may seem to go unanswered. We wonder, ‘Why?’ I know that feeling! I know the fears and tears of such moments. But I also know that our prayers are never ignored. Our faith is never unappreciated. I know that an all-wise Heavenly Father’s perspective is much broader than is ours. While we know of our mortal problems and pain, He knows of our immortal progress and potential” (“Jesus Christ—the Master Healer,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2005, 86).
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: “For whatever reason, sometimes we as leaders are reluctant to find and ask our Amuleks. Perhaps we think that we can do the work better by ourselves, or we are reluctant to inconvenience others, or we assume that others would not want to participate. Too often we hesitate to invite people to use their God-given talents and engage in the great work of salvation.”
“In whatever position you currently serve … to be successful, you must find your Amuleks.
“It may be someone who is unassuming or even invisible within your congregations. It may be someone who seems unwilling or unable to serve. Your Amuleks may be young or old, men or women, inexperienced, tired, or not active in the Church. But what may not be seen at first sight is that they are hoping to hear from you the words “The Lord needs you! I need you!
“I invite you to think of those in your branches and wards, in your missions and stakes, who need to hear a call to action. The Lord has been working with them—preparing them, softening their hearts. Find them by seeing with your heart.
“Reach out to them. Teach them. Inspire them. Ask them.
“You may be surprised to discover a valiant servant of the Lord who otherwise would have remained hidden.” https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/learn-from-alma-and-amulek?lang=eng
Elder Neal A. Maxwell: “Youth may even have gifts, including the gift of the Holy Ghost, and yet be like counterparts of old who ‘knew it not’ (3 Nephi 9:20). Concerning the gospel message, they may be like busy and preoccupied Amulek” (Sermons Not Spoken [1985], 2).
Elder Neal A. Maxwell: “Amulek . . . is a classic case of an essentially good man being out of touch with the great spiritual realities; he resisted the things of the Spirit because, though he was basically good, he was preoccupied with the cares of the world” (Elder Neal A. Maxwell, (Meek and Lowly [1987], 12).
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: “Perhaps, like Amulek, you know in your heart that the Lord has “called [you] many times,” but you “would not hear.”
“Nevertheless, the Lord sees in you what He saw in Amulek—the potential of a valiant servant with an important work to do and with a testimony to share. There is service that no one else can give in quite the same way. The Lord has trusted you with His holy priesthood, which holds the divine potential to bless and lift others. Listen with your heart and follow the promptings of the Spirit.” (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/learn-from-alma-and-amulek?lang=eng)
President Spencer W. Kimball: “There are many many upright and faithful who live all the commandments and whose lives and prayers keep the world from destruction” (“Voices of the Past, of the Present, of the Future,” Ensign, June 1971, 16).
Elder Boyd K. Packer: “True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior. … That is why we stress so forcefully the study of the doctrines of the gospel” (“Little Children,” Ensign, Nov. 1986, 17).
Study of Doctrines:
Ideas for teaching:
First: “What can I learn from Alma?”
Second: “How am I like Amulek?”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/learn-from-alma-and-amulek?lang=eng
Elder Jeffery R. Holland: “I am convinced that missionary work is not easy because salvation is not a cheap experience. Salvation never was easy. We are The Church of Jesus Christ, this is the truth, and He is our Great Eternal Head. How could we believe it would be easy for us when it was never, ever easy for Him? It seems to me that missionaries and mission leaders have to spend at least a few moments in Gethsemane. Missionaries and mission leaders have to take at least a step or two toward the summit of Calvary” (“Missionary Work and the Atonement”, Ensign Mar 2001).
President Russell M. Nelson: “I recognize that, on occasion, some of our most fervent prayers may seem to go unanswered. We wonder, ‘Why?’ I know that feeling! I know the fears and tears of such moments. But I also know that our prayers are never ignored. Our faith is never unappreciated. I know that an all-wise Heavenly Father’s perspective is much broader than is ours. While we know of our mortal problems and pain, He knows of our immortal progress and potential” (“Jesus Christ—the Master Healer,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2005, 86).
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: “For whatever reason, sometimes we as leaders are reluctant to find and ask our Amuleks. Perhaps we think that we can do the work better by ourselves, or we are reluctant to inconvenience others, or we assume that others would not want to participate. Too often we hesitate to invite people to use their God-given talents and engage in the great work of salvation.”
“In whatever position you currently serve … to be successful, you must find your Amuleks.
“It may be someone who is unassuming or even invisible within your congregations. It may be someone who seems unwilling or unable to serve. Your Amuleks may be young or old, men or women, inexperienced, tired, or not active in the Church. But what may not be seen at first sight is that they are hoping to hear from you the words “The Lord needs you! I need you!
“I invite you to think of those in your branches and wards, in your missions and stakes, who need to hear a call to action. The Lord has been working with them—preparing them, softening their hearts. Find them by seeing with your heart.
“Reach out to them. Teach them. Inspire them. Ask them.
“You may be surprised to discover a valiant servant of the Lord who otherwise would have remained hidden.” https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/learn-from-alma-and-amulek?lang=eng
Elder Neal A. Maxwell: “Youth may even have gifts, including the gift of the Holy Ghost, and yet be like counterparts of old who ‘knew it not’ (3 Nephi 9:20). Concerning the gospel message, they may be like busy and preoccupied Amulek” (Sermons Not Spoken [1985], 2).
Elder Neal A. Maxwell: “Amulek . . . is a classic case of an essentially good man being out of touch with the great spiritual realities; he resisted the things of the Spirit because, though he was basically good, he was preoccupied with the cares of the world” (Elder Neal A. Maxwell, (Meek and Lowly [1987], 12).
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: “Perhaps, like Amulek, you know in your heart that the Lord has “called [you] many times,” but you “would not hear.”
“Nevertheless, the Lord sees in you what He saw in Amulek—the potential of a valiant servant with an important work to do and with a testimony to share. There is service that no one else can give in quite the same way. The Lord has trusted you with His holy priesthood, which holds the divine potential to bless and lift others. Listen with your heart and follow the promptings of the Spirit.” (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/learn-from-alma-and-amulek?lang=eng)
President Spencer W. Kimball: “There are many many upright and faithful who live all the commandments and whose lives and prayers keep the world from destruction” (“Voices of the Past, of the Present, of the Future,” Ensign, June 1971, 16).
Elder Boyd K. Packer: “True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior. … That is why we stress so forcefully the study of the doctrines of the gospel” (“Little Children,” Ensign, Nov. 1986, 17).
Study of Doctrines:
- Nature of God – Alma 11:34, 39, 40, 44
- Resurrection – Alma 11:41-45
- Judgment – Alma 11:41-44, 12:12-15
- Repentance – Alma 11:39-40, 12:15, 33-37
- Plan of Redemption – Alma 12:21-32
Ideas for teaching:
- Introduce a chapter with a study question. For example, “What can I learn from Alma?” or “How am I like Amulek?”
- When feeling down like Alma, know that we too can “lift up thy head and rejoice, for thou hast great cause to rejoice” (Alma 8:15).
- Look for the Amulek’s in your life.
- Questions: Sometimes the Lord immediately answers them, sometimes the questions are answered in time, sometimes the question that should have been asked is answered.