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-> That the [rights](https://1828.mshaffer.com/d/word/right) of the priesthood
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-are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of
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-heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the
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-[principles](https://1828.mshaffer.com/d/word/principle) of
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-[righteousness](https://1828.mshaffer.com/d/word/righteousness).
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+> That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers
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+of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only
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+upon the principles righteousness.
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[D&C 121:36](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/121#36)
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-By what power does the enemy accomplish their goals if not by the power of the
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-priesthood?
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+Given this verse, how can the hosts of darkness accomplish their misdeeds, and
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+what role does the power of the priesthood play in this.
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+I. Introduction
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+Provide background information on the topic of the powers of the priesthood
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+and their relationship with righteousness.
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+State your thesis, which could be something like, "The powers of the
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+priesthood are inseparably connected to the principles of righteousness and
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+can only be controlled and handled through adherence to these principles."
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+II. The Powers of the Priesthood
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+Discuss the concept of the powers of the priesthood and their significance in
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+the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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+Explain the scriptural reference you mentioned (D&C 121:36) and how it relates
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+to the powers of the priesthood.
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+III. Principles of Righteousness
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+Define what is meant by the principles of righteousness.
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+Explore how the principles of righteousness are essential for the proper use
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+of the powers of the priesthood.
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+IV. Cursing versus Blessing
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+Discuss the importance of performing priesthood ordinances in the way God has
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+appointed.
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+Provide the quote from STPJS p169 and explain how it illustrates the
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+importance of adhering to the principles of righteousness in the use of the
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+powers of the priesthood.
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+V. Continual Growth and Perfection
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+Discuss the idea that the use of the powers of the priesthood is necessary for
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+growth and perfection.
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+Provide the quote from Ensign SCI and explain how it supports the idea that we
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+must continually strive to use the power of the priesthood and organize
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+ourselves more perfectly.
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+VI. Conclusion
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+Summarize the key points of the essay, restate the thesis, and provide final
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+thoughts on the topic.
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'connected **with** the powers of heaven', 'controlled **nor** handled' and
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'principles **of** righteousness'.
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