Earnest, Earnestly See also Diligence; Zeal earnestly seek kingdom, D&C 46:5–6. seek ye earnestly best gifts, D&C 46:8. Saints’ children seek not earnestly riches of eternity, D&C 68:31. Joseph Smith’s family must give more earnest heed to his sayings, D&C 93:48. pray earnestly, D&C 103:35 (130:14). contend earnestly for Redemption, D&C 117:13. Joseph Smith receives revelations while praying earnestly, D&C 130:13–14.