Tag: Priesthood

Priesthood Authority

I really enjoyed conference weekend. My highlight was probably Elder Oakes and how he addressed the Priesthood. Here are a few bullets that I especially enjoyed:
  • Women function in their calling with the authority of the Priesthood
  • Men and women have reciprocal authority
  • Only men will ever be ordained to a Priesthood office
  • Men are not the Priesthood, they function within the Priesthood
  • Only women have the God-given power of creation
  • Marriage is a full partnership – not a limited one
  • Women and men are equal with different responsibilities

Power in Pre Mortal Life

In the pre mortal existence, there was a plan put forward that would save all mankind contingent upon obedience. Every person would be saved by the power of the Atonement. Blessings and happiness were predicated upon obedience and the saving ordinances, which justified our positions, were performed by the power of the priesthood.