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Sunday morning session · October 2026 General Conference

Elder Alfred Kyungu

Using the Language of Peacemakers

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In brief

Elder Kyungu takes up President Oaks's April 2026 invitation to forgo contention and use the language of peacemakers. Citing Proverbs, the Savior, and Paul, he gives concrete examples of words that wound, such as "you never listen" or "this is all your fault," and words that build peace, such as "I'm sorry," "I forgive you," and "let us start again." He invites listeners to repent of harsh words, fill their hearts with Christ's doctrine, and become instruments of His peace.

903words
~8minutes
12.2references to Christ per 1,000 words
2questions asked
6direct invitations

Themes in this talk

Truth with love 17Witness 5Striving 1

Number of coded passages from this talk in each theme.

Direct invitations

Sentences where the speaker directly invited, urged, asked or pleaded with us to act, in the exact words.

Forgo contention; speak as a peacemaker President Dallin H. Oaks, quoted by Elder Kyungu

“let us follow Him by forgoing contention and by using the language and methods of peacemakers. In our families and other personal relationships, let us avoid what is harsh and hateful.”

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Forgo contention; speak as a peacemaker

“let us use words that encourage understanding and peace”

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Forgo contention; speak as a peacemaker

“let us fill our hearts with the true doctrine of Christ”

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Forgo contention; speak as a peacemaker

“Let us repent for the harsh language and expressions that have offended our friends, leaders, family members, or colleagues.”

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Forgo contention; speak as a peacemaker

“Let us pray for peaceful communication among us, regardless of the difference in our opinions.”

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Forgo contention; speak as a peacemaker

“Let us use the language that uplifts, edifies, comforts, and brings people together.”

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Teach this talk

Three ready-to-teach 30-minute lessons built on this talk.

Adults · 30 minutesWords That Make PeaceFollowing Jesus Christ includes giving up harsh language and choosing words that bring His peace, and that change begins in the heart.Youth · 30 minutesBury It, Replace ItDisciples of Jesus Christ drop words that tear down and choose words that bring peace, and He can change our hearts so that those words come naturally.Children · 30 minutesPeace WordsJesus wants me to use kind words that bring peace.

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Key passages

Truth with love · peacemaker language

“We must choose language that strengthens confidence and preserves relationships.”

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Scripture referenced

  • Proverbs 6:16, 17, 19
  • Matthew 12:36–37
  • Ephesians 4:29
  • Colossians 4:6
  • Alma 24:19
  • Matthew 12:34
  • John 14:27

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