Honesty Archives - BYU Speeches

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

Peggy S. Worthen | January 7, 2020

There is great power in stories. They can help us learn important truths at many levels.

devotional 2020

Elder Neil L. Andersen, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Neil L. Andersen | September 13, 2011

Honesty, integrity, and truth are eternal principles that significantly shape our experience in mortality and help determine our eternal destiny. For a disciple of Christ, honesty is at the very heart of spirituality.

devotional 2011

President Gordon B. Hinckley, prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Gordon B. Hinckley | September 18, 2007

God is no respecter of persons. All are deserving of our consideration. Love and mercy must be the foundation principles of our relationships.

devotional 2007

James E. Faust | November 1, 1998

As hard as it may be at times to avoid the "Devil’s Throat" - the tricky, slippery pitfall of sin - we believe in your integrity, morality, and potential.

devotional 1998

John Hughes | October 27, 1998

The Deseret News editor passionately describes the need for journalists who seek integrity in everything they do, despite the tough competition for readers.

forum 1998

Jack H. Goaslind | January 20, 1998

Sometimes the best advice is simple. Elder Jack H. Goaslind offers the admonition to be honest, be pure, and be humble. In other words, be your best self.

devotional 1998

Rex E. Lee | September 5, 1995

In his final address to BYU students, President Rex E. Lee addresses what it means to have true integrity, which encompasses honesty, ethics, and wholeness.

devotional 1995

Robert L. Backman | October 23, 1984

Tests of honesty and integrity will present themselves in many ways. When our character is tried, will we live up to the things we know are right?

devotional 1984

Victor L. Brown | November 6, 1973

Honesty and integrity are the first steps to greatness. There are many examples of integrity in the lives of those around us—are you one of them?

devotional 1973

Dallin H. Oaks—first counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Dallin H. Oaks | January 30, 1973

Dishonesty, even in small forms, is still wrong. We must be honest in all that we do. You will never regret keeping your word and doing the right thing.

devotional 1973