Tag Archives: Aaronic Priesthood

Mormon Deacons Do Not Fulfill Laws of Obedience

23 January

 Mormon Doctrine, 2d ed. [Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1966], 183; “Deacons are “appointed to watch over the church, to be standing ministers unto the church.” (D. & C. 84:111.) … Among other things, it is the practice of the Church to assign them to pass the sacrament, perform messenger service, act as ushers, keep church […]

Tip of the Day, April 9

09 April

April 9 – Hebrews 5:4; Ex. 28:1; 40:13-16; “And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.”   “And take unto thee Aaron they brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office, […]

Mormon Dilemma 117

13 December

Priesthood Power – What is it? Ensign, May 2010, 48; “We have this priesthood power, and we should all be prepared to use it properly.” – Dallin H. Oaks, “Healing the Sick” Encyclopedia of Mormonism, pg. 1134; “The word “priesthood” has several meanings for Latter-day Saints:1. Priesthood is power, the power of God, a vital […]

Mormon Dilemma 65

20 September

Mormon Priesthood Enlarges the Soul I’m often asked by Mormon missionaries where I get my authority from to preach the gospel.  What is so sad about this situation is the demeanor these boys come to my home with.  They’ve been taught and now believe, they are the only people with the authority to go on […]