PRIESTHOOD QUOTES

God has freely given His power to those who accept and honor His priesthood, which leads to the promised blessings of immortality and eternal life.  Elder M. Russell Ballard, This is My Work and Glory, April 2013 General Conference, http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/this-is-my-work-and-glory?lang=eng

 Some young people in the world say they are spiritual but not religious. Feeling spiritual is a good first step. However, it is in the Church that we are fellowshipped, taught, and nourished by the good word of God. More importantly, it is priesthood authority in the Church that provides for sacred ordinances and covenants that bind families together and qualify each of us to return to God the Father and Jesus Christ in the celestial kingdom. Elder Quentin L. Cook, Personal Peace:  The Reward of Righteousness, April 2013 General Conference, http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/personal-peace-the-reward-of-righteousness?lang=eng

If you deacons quorum presidents will magnify your calling, you will be instruments in God’s hands even now, for the priesthood in the boy is just as powerful as the priesthood in the man when exercised in righteousness.  Elder Tad R Callister, The Power of the Priesthood in the Boy, April 2013 General Conference, http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/the-power-of-the-priesthood-in-the-boy?lang=eng

The work of ministering is not confined to ordinances or home teaching visits or occasional service projects. We are always priesthood men—not just on Sunday and not only when we’re wearing white shirts and ties. We have a duty to minister wherever we stand. Ministering is not just something we do—it defines who we are. David L. Beck, Your Sacred Duty to Minister, April 2013 General Conference, http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/your-sacred-duty-to-minister?lang=eng

 We who have been ordained to the priesthood of God are called to practice “the healer’s art.”  President Dieter F. Utchdorf, Four Titles, April 2013 General Conference, http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/four-titles?lang=eng

The Lord has put before us the divine promise that “whoso is faithful unto the obtaining these two priesthoods, … magnifying their calling, … [will] receive me, saith the Lord; … and he that receiveth me receiveth my Father; … therefore all that my Father hath shall be given unto him.”9

It is beyond my power of thought to imagine all that this promise entails. But I do know it is grand, it is divine, it is eternal, and it is worth all of our efforts in life.  Knowing this, how can we not willingly and joyfully engage in serving the Lord and our fellowmen and living up to our responsibilities in the priesthood of God?  President Dieter F. Utchdorf, Four Titles, April 2013 General Conference, http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/four-titles?lang=eng

The Lord made it clear at the very start of this last dispensation that we were to take the gospel to all the world. What He said to the few priesthood holders in 1831 He says to the many now. Whatever our age, capacity, Church calling, or location, we are as one called to the work to help Him in His harvest of souls until He comes again.  President Henry B. Eyring, We Are One, April 2013 General Conference, http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/we-are-one?lang=eng

I pray that wherever we are and whatever duties we have in the priesthood of God, we will be united in the cause to bring the gospel to all the world and that we will encourage people we love to be cleansed from sin and to be happy with us in the kingdom of God. President Henry B. Eyring, We Are One, April 2013 General Conference, http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/we-are-one?lang=eng

Let us embrace and understand the wonder and privilege of the priesthood. Let us accept and love the responsibilities we are asked to fulfill.  Dieter F. Uchtdorf, The Joy of the Priesthood, October 2012 General Conference, http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/the-joy-of-the-priesthood?lang=eng

But brethren, we are bearers of the Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God! Each of us had hands laid upon our head, and we received the priesthood of God. We have been given authority and responsibility to act in His name as His servants on earth. Whether in a large ward or a small branch, we are called upon to serve, to bless, and to act in all things for the good of everyone and everything entrusted to our care. Dieter F. Uchtdorf, The Joy of the Priesthood, October 2012 General Conference, http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/the-joy-of-the-priesthood?lang=eng