Talks about Commitment | BYU SpeechesBYU Speeches

Edward B. Rowe, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Edward B. Rowe | November 4, 2025

Choose to anchor yourself to Jesus Christ, our Rock, by covenant—then climb and ascend by Him, with Him, and through Him.

devotional 2025

Merrill J. Bateman | April 26, 2001

We can be happy and influence others for good as we deepen commitment to family, commitment to truth, and commitment to community.

commencement 2024

Neill F. Marriott, former Second Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency

Neill F. Marriott | May 3, 2022

By “Pointing Our Souls to Christ,” we gain divine help and develop a closeness to Him that strengthens us on our journey to our Heavenly home.

devotional 2022

Peggy S. Worthen, wife to the president of Brigham Young University.

Peggy S. Worthen | September 12, 2017

We all meet our match somewhere. For Sister Worthen, it was algebra. When we face something difficult, we can either choose to quit or learn.

devotional 2017

Janie Penfield | February 5, 2013

Janie Penfield teaches that we must live our lives with purpose: determine your purpose, determine your course, stay on course.

devotional 2013

Sarah Westerberg | December 2, 2008

Being flaky is only good if you're a pastry. Keeping commitments to God and ourselves requires effort and endurance, but the rewards are innumerable.

devotional 2008

Lee F. Braithwaite | September 13, 2005

We all need good influences to help us reach our potential, friends and mentors who will guide us from “trying” to “doing.”

devotional 2005

Sheri L. Dew | March 21, 2000

Choose to keep God's commandments and stay out of Satan's territory. We are promised safety and peace on the Lord's side of the line.

devotional 2000

Richard G. Scott | March 3, 1996

Richard G. Scott implores us to decide to keep the Lord's standards and live so that the Holy Ghost can inspire us to do what is right.

devotional 1996

Philip T. Sonntag | March 6, 1988

As we become the most worthy versions of ourselves and strive to lift others, the Lord will be able to use us to build His kingdom.

devotional 1988

Marion G. Romney | November 3, 1974

For those who are "sitting on the fence" in terms of living the gospel, make up your minds now to keep the commandments of God and receive His blessings.

devotional 1974

Harold B. Lee - Mormon Prophet and Apostle

Harold B. Lee | March 9, 1971

Know that you have leaders of distinction here at BYU and that the Church invests its money and talent so heavily in this school because you are worth it.

devotional 1971

Hugh B. Brown | May 13, 1969

Many today are seeking greater freedom, especially freedom of thought. Be grateful for your freedom of the mind, and use it well.

devotional 1969

Theodore M. Burton | January 16, 1961

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devotional 1961

Mark E. Petersen | March 9, 1954

The Lord needs more than the half-hearted faith and obedience of lukewarm disciples. Let us seek stability in our devotion to Him.

devotional 1954

Thomas L. Martin | October 30, 1951

Thomas L. Martin humorously describes the main events of his life and highlights how the hand of the Lord worked to help him reach all his righteous goals.

devotional 1951