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          @@ -36,6 +36,19 @@ necessarily synonymous. Additionally, there is a belief that the power

           referenced is separate and co-existent with God, and can only be used in a

           certain way; if misused, it can eventually destroy the individual.

          +At first glance, the various quotes from various church leaders seem to be in

          +conflict. Either the priesthood is a living power, separate and co-existent

          +with God, or the priesthood emanates from and is controlled by God. But

          +a deeper study shows that these quotes are not actually in conflict.

          +

          +* when talking about 'the power of the priesthood' it is a living power,

          +  separate and co-existent with God

          +* when talking about 'the authority and use of the priesthood' it is how the

          +  power should be used so you don't end up destroying yourself

          +* the power of the priesthood runs the universe

          +* this is how the enemy accomlishes it misdeeds, but at their own expense

          +

          +

           ---

           **???** Where is it said the universe runs on the power of the priesthood? Who

          @@ -50,26 +63,24 @@ said it?

             Cain also being authorized to offer sacrifice, but not offering it in

             righteousness, was cursed. It signifies, then, that the ordinances must be

             kept in the very way God has appointed; otherwise their Priesthood will

          -  prove a cursing instead of a blessing. [STPJS

          -  p169](https://scriptures.byu.edu/stpjs.html)

          +  prove a cursing instead of a blessing.

          +  [STPJS p169](https://scriptures.byu.edu/stpjs.html)

           * > If man is limited in his growth and perfection by his ability to use his

             priesthood, then surely we must continually strive to use its power and to

          -  organize ourselves more perfectly.  [Perry, L. Tom. (1981, November). When

          -  Ye Are Prepared, Ye Shall Not Fear.

          -  Ensign.](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/when-ye-are-prepared-ye-shall-not-fear)

          +  organize ourselves more perfectly.

          +  [Perry, L. Tom. (1981, November). When Ye Are Prepared, Ye Shall Not Fear.  Ensign.](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/when-ye-are-prepared-ye-shall-not-fear)

           * > From this I understand that there is a difference between priesthood

             authority and priesthood power. Power and authority in the priesthood are

          -  not necessarily synonymous.  [H. Burke Peterson. (1976, May).

          -  Priesthood--Authority and Power.

          -  Ensign.](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1976/05/priesthood-authority-and-power)

          +  not necessarily synonymous.

          +  [H. Burke Peterson. (1976, May).  Priesthood--Authority and Power.  Ensign.](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1976/05/priesthood-authority-and-power)

           * [Harris, D. (November, 1984). Spiritual Power. Ensign.](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1984/11/spiritual-power)

           #### Opposing

           * > The power of the Priesthood operates only on principles of righteousness.

             It cannot be used to accomplish unrighteous purposes. It is not a power that

          -  can be used to satisfy personal desires or ambitions. (Dallin H. Oaks, "The

          -  Keys and Authority of the Priesthood," Ensign, May 2014)

          +  can be used to satisfy personal desires or ambitions.

          +  [Dallin H. Oaks. (2014, May). The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood. Ensign](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2014/05/priesthood-session/the-keys-and-authority-of-the-priesthood)

           * > Priesthood power is God’s power, and He will not allow it to be used

             unworthily or to accomplish evil purposes. As we exercise this power in

             faith, we can perform miracles in His name. (Russell M. Nelson, "Spiritual

          @@ -92,6 +103,16 @@ said it?

           * > The power of the priesthood is the power of God. It is infinite, eternal,

             and unchanging. (David A. Bednar, "The Powers of Heaven," Ensign, November

             2012)

          +* > The priesthood is the power of God committed to man for the salvation of

          +  the human family. It is the means whereby the earth will be transformed into

          +  a celestial kingdom, and the sons and daughters of God may eventually return

          +  to His presence and partake of His glory. (Talmage, James E. The Articles of

          +  Faith, p. 162)

          +* > The priesthood is a living thing, as it were, and is always ready to

          +  respond to the call of faith and righteousness; but it can never be made

          +  subservient to the selfish interests or evil designs of any man, nor can it

          +  be used contrary to the will and wisdom of God. (Talmage, James E. The

          +  Vitality of Mormonism, p. 136)

           ---

...	...	@@ -36,6 +36,19 @@ necessarily synonymous. Additionally, there is a belief that the power
36	36	referenced is separate and co-existent with God, and can only be used in a
37	37	certain way; if misused, it can eventually destroy the individual.
38	38
	39	+At first glance, the various quotes from various church leaders seem to be in
	40	+conflict. Either the priesthood is a living power, separate and co-existent
	41	+with God, or the priesthood emanates from and is controlled by God. But
	42	+a deeper study shows that these quotes are not actually in conflict.
	43	+
	44	+* when talking about 'the power of the priesthood' it is a living power,
	45	+ separate and co-existent with God
	46	+* when talking about 'the authority and use of the priesthood' it is how the
	47	+ power should be used so you don't end up destroying yourself
	48	+* the power of the priesthood runs the universe
	49	+* this is how the enemy accomlishes it misdeeds, but at their own expense
	50	+
	51	+
39	52	---
40	53
41	54	??? Where is it said the universe runs on the power of the priesthood? Who
...	...	@@ -50,26 +63,24 @@ said it?
50	63	Cain also being authorized to offer sacrifice, but not offering it in
51	64	righteousness, was cursed. It signifies, then, that the ordinances must be
52	65	kept in the very way God has appointed; otherwise their Priesthood will
53		- prove a cursing instead of a blessing. [STPJS
54		- p169](https://scriptures.byu.edu/stpjs.html)
	66	+ prove a cursing instead of a blessing.
	67	+ [STPJS p169](https://scriptures.byu.edu/stpjs.html)
55	68	* > If man is limited in his growth and perfection by his ability to use his
56	69	priesthood, then surely we must continually strive to use its power and to
57		- organize ourselves more perfectly. [Perry, L. Tom. (1981, November). When
58		- Ye Are Prepared, Ye Shall Not Fear.
59		- Ensign.](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/when-ye-are-prepared-ye-shall-not-fear)
	70	+ organize ourselves more perfectly.
	71	+ [Perry, L. Tom. (1981, November). When Ye Are Prepared, Ye Shall Not Fear. Ensign.](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/when-ye-are-prepared-ye-shall-not-fear)
60	72	* > From this I understand that there is a difference between priesthood
61	73	authority and priesthood power. Power and authority in the priesthood are
62		- not necessarily synonymous. [H. Burke Peterson. (1976, May).
63		- Priesthood--Authority and Power.
64		- Ensign.](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1976/05/priesthood-authority-and-power)
	74	+ not necessarily synonymous.
	75	+ [H. Burke Peterson. (1976, May). Priesthood--Authority and Power. Ensign.](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1976/05/priesthood-authority-and-power)
65	76	* [Harris, D. (November, 1984). Spiritual Power. Ensign.](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1984/11/spiritual-power)
66	77
67	78	#### Opposing
68	79
69	80	* > The power of the Priesthood operates only on principles of righteousness.
70	81	It cannot be used to accomplish unrighteous purposes. It is not a power that
71		- can be used to satisfy personal desires or ambitions. (Dallin H. Oaks, "The
72		- Keys and Authority of the Priesthood," Ensign, May 2014)
	82	+ can be used to satisfy personal desires or ambitions.
	83	+ [Dallin H. Oaks. (2014, May). The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood. Ensign](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2014/05/priesthood-session/the-keys-and-authority-of-the-priesthood)
73	84	* > Priesthood power is God’s power, and He will not allow it to be used
74	85	unworthily or to accomplish evil purposes. As we exercise this power in
75	86	faith, we can perform miracles in His name. (Russell M. Nelson, "Spiritual
...	...	@@ -92,6 +103,16 @@ said it?
92	103	* > The power of the priesthood is the power of God. It is infinite, eternal,
93	104	and unchanging. (David A. Bednar, "The Powers of Heaven," Ensign, November
94	105	2012)
	106	+* > The priesthood is the power of God committed to man for the salvation of
	107	+ the human family. It is the means whereby the earth will be transformed into
	108	+ a celestial kingdom, and the sons and daughters of God may eventually return
	109	+ to His presence and partake of His glory. (Talmage, James E. The Articles of
	110	+ Faith, p. 162)
	111	+* > The priesthood is a living thing, as it were, and is always ready to
	112	+ respond to the call of faith and righteousness; but it can never be made
	113	+ subservient to the selfish interests or evil designs of any man, nor can it
	114	+ be used contrary to the will and wisdom of God. (Talmage, James E. The
	115	+ Vitality of Mormonism, p. 136)
95	116
96	117	---
97	118