The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Priesthood Session, 6 April 2013
Key Doctrines:
In the Priesthood session of General Conference President Uchtdorf reminded listeners that each of us have many, varied titles by which we identify ourselves and others. He then outlined 4 titles that each priesthood holder has in common: Son of Heavenly Father, Disciple of Jesus Christ, Healer of Souls, and Heir of Eternal Life “ —titles that may help [men] recognize [their] individual roles in God’s eternal plan and ... potential as priesthood holders ....”
Quotes and So what:
He further commented, “It can be discouraging at times to know what it means to be a son of God and yet come up short.” Discouragement comes from the adversary. “Brethren, don’t listen to him.” As a son of God, Elder Uchtdorf compared each person to a toddler learning to walk. A loving Heavenly Father “rejoices in our every effort to stand tall and walk toward Him. Even when we stumble, He urges us not to be discouraged—never to give up ...—but to take courage, find our faith, and keep trying.”
Disciples of Christ, although not perfect, do not use that as an excuse to avoid or refuse growth and effort to become more like Christ. This doesn’t mean that everyone must “look, feel, think, and behave like every other. This would contradict the genius of God.” The Church “acknowledges and protects ... moral agency—with all its far-reaching consequences” for all. President Uchtdorf reminded men to “be steadfast and constant disciples ... not give up ... be true to our covenants ... [and] never lose sight of [Christ] as we walk toward Him, one imperfect step after another.”
A soul is the body and spirit joined together. Elder Uchtdorf reminded brethren, “We are healers. ... This is our first and foremost responsibility It is our privilege ... not just to talk the talk but also to walk the walk. The Savior is the worker of miracles. He is the great Healer. He is our example. ... Let us follow Him. Let us rise up to our role and become healers by serving God and our fellowmen.”
President Uchtdorf spoke to those that feel not needed, overlooked, unwanted or inadequate, about each individual’s inherent potential to become like their Father in Heaven. He reiterated the promises found in Doctrine and Covenants 84 that “whoso is faithful unto the obtaining these two priesthoods, … magnifying their calling, … [will] receive me, saith the Lord; … and he that receiveth me receiveth my Father; … therefore all that my Father hath shall be given unto him.” He encouraged all to “rise up to [their] true potential” and be a force for good in families, communities, and nations and “be prepared to inherit, with Christ.”
In the Priesthood session of General Conference President Uchtdorf reminded listeners that each of us have many, varied titles by which we identify ourselves and others. He then outlined 4 titles that each priesthood holder has in common: Son of Heavenly Father, Disciple of Jesus Christ, Healer of Souls, and Heir of Eternal Life “ —titles that may help [men] recognize [their] individual roles in God’s eternal plan and ... potential as priesthood holders ....”
Quotes and So what:
He further commented, “It can be discouraging at times to know what it means to be a son of God and yet come up short.” Discouragement comes from the adversary. “Brethren, don’t listen to him.” As a son of God, Elder Uchtdorf compared each person to a toddler learning to walk. A loving Heavenly Father “rejoices in our every effort to stand tall and walk toward Him. Even when we stumble, He urges us not to be discouraged—never to give up ...—but to take courage, find our faith, and keep trying.”
Disciples of Christ, although not perfect, do not use that as an excuse to avoid or refuse growth and effort to become more like Christ. This doesn’t mean that everyone must “look, feel, think, and behave like every other. This would contradict the genius of God.” The Church “acknowledges and protects ... moral agency—with all its far-reaching consequences” for all. President Uchtdorf reminded men to “be steadfast and constant disciples ... not give up ... be true to our covenants ... [and] never lose sight of [Christ] as we walk toward Him, one imperfect step after another.”
A soul is the body and spirit joined together. Elder Uchtdorf reminded brethren, “We are healers. ... This is our first and foremost responsibility It is our privilege ... not just to talk the talk but also to walk the walk. The Savior is the worker of miracles. He is the great Healer. He is our example. ... Let us follow Him. Let us rise up to our role and become healers by serving God and our fellowmen.”
President Uchtdorf spoke to those that feel not needed, overlooked, unwanted or inadequate, about each individual’s inherent potential to become like their Father in Heaven. He reiterated the promises found in Doctrine and Covenants 84 that “whoso is faithful unto the obtaining these two priesthoods, … magnifying their calling, … [will] receive me, saith the Lord; … and he that receiveth me receiveth my Father; … therefore all that my Father hath shall be given unto him.” He encouraged all to “rise up to [their] true potential” and be a force for good in families, communities, and nations and “be prepared to inherit, with Christ.”
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