"The 2021 Church General Handbook declared: The priesthood is the authority and power of God. It has always existed and will continue to exist without end. . . . Through the priesthood, Heavenly Father accomplishes His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). God grants authority and power to His sons and daughters on earth to help carry out this work.32 Whose power is it? God’s power! Power to do what? All the power necessary for you to lead out in saving souls! What are some of these powers? Power of enlightenment, of testimony, and of understanding Power to thwart the forces of evil Power to use your gifts and capabilities with greater intelligence and increased effectiveness Power to overcome the sins of the world and to “stand . . . in holy places”33 Power to make you better qualified to teach Power to receive “personal revelation that may bless your life with power, knowledge, light, beauty, and truth from on high”34 Power from heaven to protect and strengthen children and families Power to love and be filled with His love Power to lead These are powerful promises available to every covenant-keeping member of this Church. They are your promises."

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