As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?

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D&C 25D&C 25 Characteristics of an Elect LadyCharacteristics of an Elect Lady

Verse 2Verse 2

Verse 3Verse 3

Verse 4Verse 4

Verse 5Verse 5

As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?

COUNSEL TO EMMA SMITHCOUNSEL TO EMMA SMITH

D&C 25D&C 25 Characteristics of an Elect LadyCharacteristics of an Elect Lady

Verse 2Verse 2

Verse 3Verse 3

Verse 4Verse 4

Verse 5Verse 5

Be faithful, walk in the paths of virtueBe faithful, walk in the paths of virtue

As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?

COUNSEL TO EMMA SMITHCOUNSEL TO EMMA SMITH

D&C 25D&C 25 Characteristics of an Elect LadyCharacteristics of an Elect Lady

Verse 2Verse 2

Verse 3Verse 3

Verse 4Verse 4

Verse 5Verse 5

Be faithful, walk in the paths of virtueBe faithful, walk in the paths of virtue

Repent on a regular basisRepent on a regular basis

As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?

COUNSEL TO EMMA SMITHCOUNSEL TO EMMA SMITH

D&C 25D&C 25 Characteristics of an Elect LadyCharacteristics of an Elect Lady

Verse 2Verse 2

Verse 3Verse 3

Verse 4Verse 4

Verse 5Verse 5

Be faithful, walk in the paths of virtueBe faithful, walk in the paths of virtue

Repent on a regular basisRepent on a regular basis

Do not murmurDo not murmur

As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?

COUNSEL TO EMMA SMITHCOUNSEL TO EMMA SMITH

D&C 25D&C 25 Characteristics of an Elect LadyCharacteristics of an Elect Lady

Verse 2Verse 2

Verse 3Verse 3

Verse 4Verse 4

Verse 5Verse 5

Be faithful, walk in the paths of virtueBe faithful, walk in the paths of virtue

Repent on a regular basisRepent on a regular basis

Do not murmurDo not murmur

Be a comfort, be meekBe a comfort, be meek

D&C 25D&C 25 Characteristics of an Elect LadyCharacteristics of an Elect Lady

Verse 7Verse 7

Verse 8Verse 8

Verse 9Verse 9

Verse 6Verse 6

As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?

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D&C 25D&C 25 Characteristics of an Elect LadyCharacteristics of an Elect Lady

Verse 7Verse 7

Verse 8Verse 8

Verse 9Verse 9

Verse 6Verse 6 Stay committed in relationshipsStay committed in relationships

As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?

COUNSEL TO EMMA SMITHCOUNSEL TO EMMA SMITH

D&C 25D&C 25 Characteristics of an Elect LadyCharacteristics of an Elect Lady

Verse 7Verse 7

Verse 8Verse 8

Verse 9Verse 9

Teach the scripturesTeach the scriptures

Verse 6Verse 6 Stay committed in relationshipsStay committed in relationships

As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?

COUNSEL TO EMMA SMITHCOUNSEL TO EMMA SMITH

D&C 25D&C 25 Characteristics of an Elect LadyCharacteristics of an Elect Lady

Verse 7Verse 7

Verse 8Verse 8

Verse 9Verse 9

Teach the scripturesTeach the scriptures

Learn muchLearn much

Verse 6Verse 6 Stay committed in relationshipsStay committed in relationships

As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?

COUNSEL TO EMMA SMITHCOUNSEL TO EMMA SMITH

D&C 25D&C 25 Characteristics of an Elect LadyCharacteristics of an Elect Lady

Verse 7Verse 7

Verse 8Verse 8

Verse 9Verse 9

Teach the scripturesTeach the scriptures

Learn muchLearn much

Do not fearDo not fear

Verse 6Verse 6 Stay committed in relationshipsStay committed in relationships

As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?

COUNSEL TO EMMA SMITHCOUNSEL TO EMMA SMITH

D&C 25D&C 25 Characteristics of an Elect LadyCharacteristics of an Elect Lady

Verse 14Verse 14

Verse 15Verse 15

Verse 10Verse 10

Verse 13Verse 13

As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?

COUNSEL TO EMMA SMITHCOUNSEL TO EMMA SMITH

D&C 25D&C 25 Characteristics of an Elect LadyCharacteristics of an Elect Lady

Verse 14Verse 14

Verse 15Verse 15

Verse 10Verse 10 Focus on eternal thingsFocus on eternal things

Verse 13Verse 13

As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?

COUNSEL TO EMMA SMITHCOUNSEL TO EMMA SMITH

D&C 25D&C 25 Characteristics of an Elect LadyCharacteristics of an Elect Lady

Verse 14Verse 14

Verse 15Verse 15

Verse 10Verse 10 Focus on eternal thingsFocus on eternal things

Verse 13Verse 13 Be positive, cleave to your covenantsBe positive, cleave to your covenants

As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?

COUNSEL TO EMMA SMITHCOUNSEL TO EMMA SMITH

D&C 25D&C 25 Characteristics of an Elect LadyCharacteristics of an Elect Lady

Verse 14Verse 14 Beware of prideBeware of pride

Verse 15Verse 15

Verse 10Verse 10 Focus on eternal thingsFocus on eternal things

Verse 13Verse 13 Be positive, cleave to your covenantsBe positive, cleave to your covenants

As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?

COUNSEL TO EMMA SMITHCOUNSEL TO EMMA SMITH

D&C 25D&C 25 Characteristics of an Elect LadyCharacteristics of an Elect Lady

Verse 14Verse 14 Beware of prideBeware of pride

Verse 15Verse 15 Keep the commandments continuallyKeep the commandments continually

Verse 10Verse 10 Focus on eternal thingsFocus on eternal things

Verse 13Verse 13 Be positive, cleave to your covenantsBe positive, cleave to your covenants

As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives As you review D&C 25, look for the counsel the Lord gives Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. What are the characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?characteristics of an elect lady listed in the following verses?

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““Insofar as I know, this is the Insofar as I know, this is the only revelation given specifically only revelation given specifically to a woman, and in concluding it to a woman, and in concluding it the Lord said, ‘This is my voice the Lord said, ‘This is my voice unto all.’ (D&C 25:16.) unto all.’ (D&C 25:16.) Therefore, the counsel given by Therefore, the counsel given by the Lord on this occasion is the Lord on this occasion is applicable to each of you” applicable to each of you” (Gordon B. Hinckley, “If Thou (Gordon B. Hinckley, “If Thou Art Faithful,” Art Faithful,” Ensign,Ensign, Nov. 1984, Nov. 1984, 90; see entire talk, pages 89–90; see entire talk, pages 89–92).92).

Thou Are an Elect LadyThou Are an Elect Lady

Gordon B. HinckleyGordon B. Hinckley