The Power and Authority Of The Priesthood On Earth And In Heaven

Family History

The Power Of The Priesthood Exists In The Church And The Family Organization

“The priesthood power and priesthood authority function differently in the Church than they do in the family. The Church exists to provide the doctrine, the authority, and the ordinances necessary to perpetuate family relationships into the eternities. Thus, the family organization and the Church of Jesus Christ have a mutually reinforcing relationship. The blessings of the priesthood—such as the fulness of the gospel and ordinances like baptism, confirmation and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, the temple endowment, and eternal marriage are available to men and women alike.” Dallin H. Oaks, “The Melchizedek Priesthood and the Keys.”

Family relationships do not end when our mortal bodies die. They can be eternal by the use of priesthood authority and power through the performance of temple ordinances. This is why family history work is so important.

Using the power of the priesthood unites family relationships forever. Using the priesthood in our home helps us practice for that day. Taking family names to the temple, as a family, fosters a love for priesthood power and authority.

Charity Lovshin—Ministering Secretary for the Butte Second Ward Relief Society

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This picture is of Brother Burnett, who holds the priesthood, bringing his family to the temple.

This is a picture of Sister Burnett with her children, who benefits from the power of the priesthood as a mother in her home.