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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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-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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+The concept of priesthood power in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
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+Saints is complex and multifaceted. According to scripture and Church
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+teachings, the power of the priesthood is inseparably connected to the powers
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+of heaven, and can only be used in righteousness. However, as some Church
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+leaders have cautioned, priesthood authority and priesthood power are not
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+necessarily synonymous. Additionally, there is a belief that the power
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+referenced is separate and co-existent with God, and can only be used in a
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+certain way; if misused, it can eventually destroy the individual.
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### Quotes/References
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-> The power, glory and blessings of the Priesthood could not continue with
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-those who received ordination only as their righteousness continued; for Cain
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-also being authorized to offer sacrifice, but not offering it in
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-righteousness, was cursed. It signifies, then, that the ordinances must be
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-kept in the very way God has appointed; otherwise their Priesthood will prove
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-a cursing instead of a blessing.
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-[STPJS p169](https://scriptures.byu.edu/stpjs.html)
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-> If man is limited in his growth and perfection by his ability to use his
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-priesthood, then surely we must continually strive to use its power and to
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-organize ourselves more perfectly.
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-[Ensign](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/when-ye-are-prepared-ye-shall-not-fear)
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-[SCI](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#12e7933d6:te04$17690:c12e7933d6)
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+#### Supporting
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+* > The power, glory and blessings of the Priesthood could not continue with
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+ those who received ordination only as their righteousness continued; for
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+ Cain also being authorized to offer sacrifice, but not offering it in
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+ righteousness, was cursed. It signifies, then, that the ordinances must be
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+ kept in the very way God has appointed; otherwise their Priesthood will
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+ prove a cursing instead of a blessing. [STPJS
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+ p169](https://scriptures.byu.edu/stpjs.html)
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+* > If man is limited in his growth and perfection by his ability to use his
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+ priesthood, then surely we must continually strive to use its power and to
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+ organize ourselves more perfectly. [Perry, L. Tom. (1981, November). When
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+ Ye Are Prepared, Ye Shall Not Fear.
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+ Ensign.](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/when-ye-are-prepared-ye-shall-not-fear)
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+* > From this I understand that there is a difference between priesthood
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+ authority and priesthood power. Power and authority in the priesthood are
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+ not necessarily synonymous. [H. Burke Peterson. (1976, May).
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+ Priesthood--Authority and Power.
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+ Ensign.](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1976/05/priesthood-authority-and-power)
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+* [Harris, D. (November, 1984). Spiritual Power. Ensign.](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1984/11/spiritual-power)
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+#### Opposing
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+* > The power of the Priesthood operates only on principles of righteousness.
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+ It cannot be used to accomplish unrighteous purposes. It is not a power that
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+ can be used to satisfy personal desires or ambitions. (Dallin H. Oaks, "The
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+ Keys and Authority of the Priesthood," Ensign, May 2014)
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+* > Priesthood power is God’s power, and He will not allow it to be used
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+ unworthily or to accomplish evil purposes. As we exercise this power in
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+ faith, we can perform miracles in His name. (Russell M. Nelson, "Spiritual
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+ Treasures," Ensign, November 2019)
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+#### Which way?
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+* > The Priesthood is not held for personal gain or benefit, but rather for
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+ the blessing of others. Those who hold it are to serve in the name of the
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+ Lord with love and concern for the well-being of His children. (Dieter F.
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+ Uchtdorf, "The Joy of the Priesthood," Ensign, November 2012)
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+* > The Priesthood is an eternal principle, a co-existent attribute of God.
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+ (Bruce R. McConkie, "The Doctrine of the Priesthood," Ensign, May 1982)
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+* > The priesthood is the power of God delegated to man to act in all things
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+ for the salvation of mankind. (Boyd K. Packer, "The Power of the
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+ Priesthood," Ensign, May 2010)
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+* > The priesthood is the power of God. It is not a social organization,
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+ although it exists within a social organization. (Dallin H. Oaks, "The Keys
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+ and Authority of the Priesthood," Ensign, May 2014)
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+* > The power of the priesthood is the power of God. It is infinite, eternal,
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+ and unchanging. (David A. Bednar, "The Powers of Heaven," Ensign, November
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* SCI - [Scriptures Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu)
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