“Missionary work is a manifestation of our spiritual identity and heritage. We were foreordained in the premortal existence and born into mortality to fulfill the covenant and promise God made to Abraham. We are here upon the earth at this time to magnify the priesthood and to preach the gospel. That is who we are, and that is why we are here - today and always.” MadeTodayEarthSpiritualBornExistenceIdentityPromiseManifestationWho We AreMortalityHeritageMissionaryCovenantAbrahamPriesthoodMissionary WorkWhy We Are Here Author:David A. Bednar
“Nothing about the priesthood is self-centered. The priesthood always is used to serve, to bless, and to strengthen other people.” PeopleSelfUsedBlessSelf CenteredPriesthood Author:David A. Bednar
“One of my favorite activities as a priesthood leader is visiting members of the Church in their homes. I especially enjoy calling upon and talking with members who commonly are described as 'less active.'” HomeEnjoyChurchTalkingLeaderCallingActivityMembersMy FavoriteActiveVisitingPriesthood Author:David A. Bednar
“Ordinary men are given the authority of the priesthood. Worthiness and willingness - not experience, expertise, or education - are the qualifications for priesthood ordination.” MenGivenAuthorityOrdinaryWillingnessExpertiseQualificationsWorthinessPriesthoodOrdinary ManOrdination Author:David A. Bednar
“Priesthood is the means whereby the Lord acts through men to save souls. One of the defining features of the Church of Jesus Christ, both anciently and today, is His authority. There can be no true Church without divine authority.” MenMeanSoulTodayJesusChristChurchLordDivineAuthorityJesus ChristFeaturesDefiningPriesthood Author:David A. Bednar
“Receiving the authority of the priesthood by the laying on of hands is an important beginning, but it is not enough. Ordination confers authority, but righteousness is required to act with power as we strive to lift souls, to teach and testify, to bless and counsel, and to advance the work of salvation.” ImportantSoulEnoughHandsTeachAuthoritySalvationStriveLiftsRighteousnessBlessReceivingPriesthoodOrdination Author:David A. Bednar
“The spirit of revelation is available to every person who receives by proper priesthood authority the saving ordinances of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins and the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost - and who is acting in faith to fulfill the priesthood injunction to 'receive the Holy Ghost.'” PersonsHandsSpiritSinActingHolyAuthorityAvailableGhostSavingRevelationsHoly GhostBaptismPriesthoodOrdinancesImmersionRemission Author:David A. Bednar
“Priesthood ordinances are the pathway to the power of godliness.” PathwaysGodlinessPriesthoodPower Of GodOrdinances Author:David A. Bednar
