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Sisters, do we know and understand the doctrine of the Priesthood as well as we should? Would you be able to answer questions about it? Would you be able to testify of your faith and knowledge? The Priesthood is given to us as a covenant and a blessing in our lives.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the October 1985 Priesthood session, Carlos E. Asay<\/a> spoke on the oath and covenant of the priesthood. He said, \u201cNone of us can afford to be ignorant of the terms of this contract.\u201d So, first I\u2019ll use his list of how to fulfill our covenant, and the blessings received. And then, I have to refer to Sis. Linda K. Burton\u2019s talk<\/a> where she answers common questions to help us understand this important doctrine.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Man’s Covenant<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  1. Receive the priesthood in good faith.<\/strong> For women, that means to receive the Holy Ghost, receive our endowment in the temple, and receive priesthood power in our lives. Some women always seem to question why women can\u2019t literally receive the priesthood. The truth is we do, completely. We simply don\u2019t have the authority to administer it to others. Good faith means having faith in God\u2019s wisdom and accepting His will. (D&C 84:35, 37-38<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Magnify callings.<\/strong> We all are expected to work in the kingdom of God to save souls. That is our objective and magnifying our callings is a big part of how we fulfill it. (Jacob 1:19<\/a>.)<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Obey the commandments.<\/strong> How many times have we been reminded to obey the commandments? This one act is the greatest way we can show God that we love Him. (D&C 84:43<\/a>.)<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Live by every word of God.<\/strong> General Conference is coming up and we will be listening to the word of God. This is another way to obey the commandments, by listening to and obeying the prophets and leaders of our church. (D&C 84:44<\/a>, D&C 1:38<\/a>.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This is what we covenant to do. Simple, right? Next, He lists the blessings that will come.<\/span><\/p>\n

    God’s Blessings<\/h2>\n
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    1. We will be sanctified by the Spirit.<\/strong> D&C 84:33<\/a> calls this a \u201crenewing of [our] bodies.\u201d It isn\u2019t easy to choose to obey every time. And it isn\u2019t easy to keep our faith strong and our enthusiasm \u201cup\u201d. So, God blesses us immediately with a continuous desire to do good. In other words, our cup can always be full. Amazing!<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. We will be numbered with the elect of God.<\/strong> I don\u2019t know about you, but I feel better when I\u2019m around positive people, especially people who willingly share their testimonies and show their love by making me feel better. Suddenly, it\u2019s not so hard to jump right in and serve, love, and share. (D&C 84:34<\/a>.)<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. We will be given all that God has.<\/strong> There is no greater blessing than that. And I believe we don\u2019t even know what \u201call that God has\u201d is. It is greater than we can even imagine. (D&C 84:38<\/a>.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Sister Burton addresses some common questions that typically lead to attacks on the church because of misunderstanding. It\u2019s okay to wonder and then seek for answers, but it isn\u2019t okay to stunt anyone\u2019s growth by harping on things you refuse to understand. If we are willing to read, ponder, and pray, our answers will actually come to us because we have the doctrine of the priesthood all around us.<\/span><\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      What is the Priesthood?<\/span><\/h2>\n

      In her talk, Sis. Burton quotes Elder David A. Bednar who said, \u201cPriesthood is the means whereby the Lord acts through men to save souls. Joseph Smith told the women, during the first Relief Society meeting in Nauvoo, that our most important purpose was to save souls.<\/span><\/p>\n

      She also quotes Elder Robert D. Hales who explained how the world would be covered in darkness without the light of the holy priesthood. There would be no light, no freedom, no purpose, no love, no hope \u2026 nothing.<\/span><\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      What are the Keys of the Priesthood?<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Sis. Burton refers to the answer given in a New Era article on May 2012<\/a>. Priesthood keys are the right to preside over and direct the Church\u2026. Keys usually apply to a geographic area, like a ward, stake, or mission.<\/span><\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Who holds Priesthood Keys?<\/span><\/h2>\n

      \u201cJesus Christ holds all the keys of the priesthood pertaining to His Church.\u201d He has conferred His keys to the prophet of the church. From there, priesthood keys are delegated to those in certain positions allowing authority to preside. It\u2019s important to realize that not all men or women have keys of authority, and authority does not cross over. For example, a Sunday School president does not have keys, and cannot preside over the Stake President.<\/span><\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Why is the Priesthood so Important?<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Sis. Burton quotes Pres. Nelson, who said, \u201cPriesthood authority has been restored so that families can be sealed eternally.\u201d This is the purpose we should all be engaged in and the doctrine of the priesthood allows us to receive this eternal blessing.<\/span><\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      May our understanding, our covenant, and our power in the priesthood grow in faith so that we may all attain eternal life. Sis. Burton invites us to memorize the Oath and Covenant, the very doctrine of the priesthood.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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