CONCLUSION, Chapter 8 of Holy Priesthood Volume 1

CONCLUSION, Chapter 8 of Holy Priesthood Volume 1 and Introduction to Holy Priesthood Volume 

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The Holy Priesthood is a special privilege and power given to only a few, and it is circumscribed with specific bounds and conditions upon which it can be exercised. Like the Ark of the Covenant, it can be utilized by only those who have been called and chosen to do so. For this reason, it is a two-edged sword–to defend or to destroy. Its obligations are awesome, but its blessings are unbelievable!

Clearly the Priesthood is not a status symbol nor a permanent gift for those who receive it. True Priesthood should continue to lead the bearer to grow in power and intelligence because its progress is connected to the work of the Lord. That eternal progressive labor will continue to expand as the work of the Lord extends through the universe, adding power, might and glory to its possessor forever.

By the power of the Priesthood, worlds were and are being created, and that work is eternal in nature. Blessed is the man who is righteous enough to bear the Priesthood with honor, for it will lead him to eternal life–the most precious gift of God to man.