“Index,” Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A (2000), 264–72 “Index,” Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A, 264–72 Index A Aaron, brother of Moses 12 Abortion 251 Adam baptized 9 children of, exercised agency 11 driven from Garden of Eden 9 organized Church 9 received priesthood 9 taught gospel to his children 9 Adultery 251 Agency 11 exercised by children of Adam 11 Apostasy 11 first great 11 great 12–13 16–18 Apostles ordained by Jesus 12 Quorum of the Twelve 79 Assistance to the distressed, a function of priesthood quorums 26 statement on, by Harold B. Lee 26 statement on, by J. Reuben Clark Jr. 26 story illustrating, by Vaughn J. Featherstone 28–30 B Baptism covenant of 215–22 statement on, by Spencer W. Kimball 215 progress after 217–21 Baptize, duty of the priest to 50–52 Bishop appointment of 57–58 duties of 58–60 temporal, illustrated by Thomas S. Monson 58–59 Blessing, patriarchal See Patriarchal blessing Blessings, based on obedience 69 statement on, by Joseph F. Smith 69 Body, physical, statement on, by Brigham Young 177 Branch president, appointment of See Bishop, appointment of Branch president, duties of See Bishop, duties of Budget form 158 C Charity See Love Chastity See Moral cleanliness Children parents should bear testimony to 111 parents should counsel with 93 96–98 statement on, by ElRay L. Christiansen 98 statement on, by Richard L. Evans 98 Christ See Jesus Christ Church of Jesus Christ organized by Jesus 12 priesthood foundation of 12 Church service, a duty of Melchizedek Priesthood holders 66 Cleanliness, importance of, for physical health 180–82 Community service 185–88 a duty of Melchizedek Priesthood holders 66 individual responsibility for 185–88 statement on, by David O. McKay 184–85 Conversion, a responsibility of Melchizedek Priesthood holders 64 Country responsibilities to 188–89 statement on, by Harold B. Lee 188–89 service to 185–89 statement on, by David O. McKay 184–85 D Daniel 12 Dating, guidelines for, by Spencer W. Kimball 253 Deacon duties of 31–39 statements on, by Victor L. Brown 31 33 how deacons quorum helps 36–38 Debt and money management 154 statement on, by Ezra Taft Benson 154 Dental care, importance of, for physical health 182 Desire, necessary to obtain power in the priesthood 4 Diet, importance of, for physical health 182 Disabilities, involving members with vii–viii Dispensation of fulness of times, given to Joseph Smith 13 chart of each 10 E Elder, duties of 63–66 Elijah 12 Employment developing and improving, skills 168–76 experience with, of Heber J. Grant 175 quorum can help obtain 174 selecting 168–74 Enoch established Zion 11 Example importance of 140–41 priesthood holders to set 4–7 40–41 Exercise, importance of, for physical health 182 Ezekiel 12 F Faith See Jesus Christ, faith in Family blessings to 88–90 councils and money management 155–57 disharmony in experience with, of Joseph Smith 146 sources of 146–48 eternal 256–63 building 260–62 preparing to become 256–60 statement on, by Spencer W. Kimball 260 father responsible for needs of 86–92 father to counsel with, members 93–100 statement on, by ElRay L. Christiansen 98 statement on, by Richard L. Evans 98 finances 153–59 home evening 111 prayer blessings of 104 108–9 father to lead 101–6 a help in resisting temptation 101 making, work in the home 103–4 statement on, by Heber J. Grant 104–5 statements on, by Spencer W. Kimball 101 104 problems, settling harmoniously 146–52 statement on, by Boyd K. Packer 148 statement on, by Spencer W. Kimball 148 149–50 proclamation on ix relations, a responsibility of Melchizedek Priesthood holders 64 strengthened by prayer and fasting 232 story illustrating, by M. Russell Ballard 232 treatment of, by righteous priesthood holder 6 Family history, a responsibility of Melchizedek Priesthood holders 64 Fast, for testimony 194 Fast offering 33–36 Fasting 230–36 and baptismal covenant 218 story illustrating power of, by Ezra Taft Benson 234–35 stories illustrating power of, by Matthew Cowley 233–34 Father blessings to 88–90 to counsel with family members 93–100 statement on, by ElRay L. Christiansen 98 statement on, by Richard L. Evans 98 responsibility of, for welfare of family 86–92 Finances, family 153–59 First Presidency 77–79 Friendship a function of priesthood quorums 26–27 statement on, by Stephen L. Richards 26 statements on, by Boyd K. Packer 26 G Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve driven from 9 Genealogy, a responsibility of Melchizedek Priesthood holders 65 General Authorities need for 77–84 illustrated in story involving David O. McKay 80–82 responsibilities of 79–80 statement on, by Harold B. Lee 83 sustaining 82–83 God gave priesthood to Adam 9 is source of priesthood power 3 priesthood is power of 2 will of, known by prayer 6 will of, known by scripture study 6 works through Holy Ghost 3–4 Gospel preparing to teach 114–17 statement on, by David O. McKay 114 steps in teaching, listed by David O. McKay 116 taught by Adam to his children 9–11 Greeting at church, duty of teacher in Aaronic Priesthood 44 H Health, physical benefits of 177–78 maintaining 178–82 statement on, by Brigham Young 182 statement on, by David O. McKay 177 Helping others and baptismal covenant 220 High priest, duties of 63–68 Holy Ghost God works through 3–4 help of 226–28 statements on, by Franklin D. Richards 226–27 obtaining the guidance of 133–35 statement on, by A. Theodore Tuttle 132 statement on, by Dallin H. Oaks 132 statement on, by Heber J. Grant 227–28 statement on, by Henry D. Moyle 228 statement on, by Marion G. Romney 133–35 teaching by the power of 132–38 Holy Ghost, gift of 223–29 keeping 224–26 illustrated in story involving Joseph Smith 224 statement on, by Joseph Fielding Smith 226 statement on, by Melvin J. Ballard 224 statement on, by LeGrand Richards 224 statement on, by Lorenzo Snow 223 Home a center for gospel study 107–13 statement on, by Marion G. Romney 108 disharmony in, sources of 146–48 harmony in 93 98 statement on, by David O. McKay 98 helping at duty of teacher in Aaronic Priesthood 44–46 ideal, statement on by Joseph F. Smith 146 priesthood bearer leads in 93 responsibility of Melchizedek Priesthood holders 64 Home production and storage 160–67 statements on, by Spencer W. Kimball 87 160 162 164 statement on, by Vaughn J. Featherstone 162 Home teaching duty of Melchizedek Priesthood holders 64 duty of teacher in Aaronic Priesthood 41–44 power of, statement on, by H. Burke Peterson 43–44 Homosexuality 251 Humility, necessary to obtain priesthood power 4–6 I Independence, statements on, by Spencer W. Kimball 160 Israel Jacob’s descendants known as children of 11 Jacob’s name changed to 11 Melchizedek Priesthood taken from children of 12 J Jacob 11 Jesus Christ held keys of priesthood 12 ordained Apostles 12 organized Church 12 restored fulness of gospel 13 “The Living Christ” xi Jesus Christ, faith in 198–206 enables men to sacrifice 198 first principle of gospel 198 statement on, by Brigham Young 170 story illustrating, by Marion G. Romney 133–35 strengthening 200–205 K Keys of presidency of priesthood held by all presidents of Church 9 received by Adam 9 of spiritual blessings and powers held by Melchizedek Priesthood 66 68 L Law Melchizedek Priesthood leaders should honor, obey, and sustain 66 Learning, creating atmosphere for, in home 108 statement on, by David O. McKay 108 Love commandment to 244–46 statements on, by H. Burke Peterson 244 249 statement on, by N. Eldon Tanner 246 priesthood power founded on, of others 6 service and 244–49 statement on, by David O. McKay 249 statement on, by Mark E. Petersen 246 statement on, by Theodore M. Burton 246 of wives and children 6 M Magnifying priesthood callings 54–55 statement on priests by Victor L. Brown 54–55 by Wilford Woodruff 54 Marriage, eternal 256–63 statement on, by Joseph Fielding Smith 256 See also Family, eternal Masturbation 251 Medical care, importance of, for physical health 182 Meetings, attending Church 218 Melchizedek 11 Melchizedek Priesthood See Priesthood, Melchizedek Missionary duty of priest to be 52–54 effective, duty of priest to prepare to be 55 Missionary work, a responsibility of Melchizedek Priesthood holders 64 Modesty teaching, in the home 139–45 statement on, by A. Theodore Tuttle 141–43 statements on, by Boyd K. Packer 139 141 statement on, by Spencer W. Kimball 139–40 statement on, by Vaughn J. Featherstone 140 Money management 153–59 statement on, by Brigham Young 155–57 statement on, by Spencer W. Kimball 153 Moral cleanliness 250–55 priesthood power in 252–54 statement on, by A. Theodore Tuttle 253 statement on, by Boyd K. Packer 250 statement on, by Gordon B. Hinckley 254 statements on, by Spencer W. Kimball 253 story illustrating loss of, by Spencer W. Kimball 251–52 Moses led children of Israel out of Egypt 12 received laws and ordinances 12 N Nation, service to 184–90 statement on, by David O. McKay 184–85 O Obedience, blessings based on 69 statement on, by Joseph F. Smith 69 Ordain to Aaronic Priesthood, duty of priest to 52 P Parents should counsel with children 96–98 statement on, by ElRay L. Christiansen 98 statement on, by Richard L. Evans 98 Patriarch, priesthood office of 69–76 statement on, by Joseph Smith 70 Patriarchal blessing 69–76 statement on, by Eldred G. Smith 70 statement on, by John A. Widtsoe 71 statement on, by Joseph Smith 69 statement on, by Joseph F. Smith 69 Peacemaker, being a, duty of teacher in Aaronic Priesthood 46 Perfection, way to 220–21 statement on, by Spencer W. Kimball 220 Pray for guidance to use priesthood properly 6 to know God’s will 6 for testimony 194 Prayer 230–36 and baptismal covenant 218 family See Family, prayer Presidency of priesthood, keys of, held by all presidents of Church 9 Presiding bishopric 79 Priest, duties of 48–56 Priesthood Adam received 9 after flood 11 authority and power 2–4 bearer leads in home 93 bearer to love and counsel with his wife 93–96 in Book of Mormon times 12 in days of Jesus 12 statement on, by J. Reuben Clark Jr. 94 history of 9–15 holder of, can transform home 6 statement on, by David O. McKay 6 holders of, to set example 4–7 is the power of God 2 statement on, by Harold B. Lee 2 statement on, by Joseph Fielding Smith 3 keys of exercised in full only by President of Church 9 held by Adam 9 lost by Church in Great Apostasy 13 magnifying statement on, by Joseph Fielding Smith 30 statement on, by Wilford Woodruff 54 power comes from God 3–4 power comes through righteous living 3–4 statement on, by H. Burke Peterson 3 power of, developing 4–6 statement on, by A. Theodore Tuttle 253 power of, founded on love 6 power of, and moral cleanliness 252–54 power of, statement on, by N. Eldon Tanner 7 purposes of, statement on, by H. Burke Peterson 4 restoration of 16–23 through Joseph Smith 13 18–22 statement on, by Joseph F. Smith 79 worthiness to hold, statement on, by N. Eldon Tanner 7 Priesthood, Aaronic conferred on Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery 19 named for Aaron, brother of Moses 19 powers and duties of 19–21 Priesthood leaders importance of supporting 60–61 statement on, by Boyd K. Packer 60 willingness to follow, necessary to obtain priesthood power 6 Priesthood, Melchizedek 11 conferred on Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery 19 given to Isaac by Abraham 11 given to Jacob by Isaac 11 held by prophets from Moses to Jesus Christ 12 named for Melchizedek 11 21 powers and duties of 21–22 taken from children of Israel 12 Priesthood quorum doing our part as members of 27–30 statement on, by J. Reuben Clark Jr. 26 story illustrating, by Vaughn J. Featherstone 28–30 how, functions 25–27 statement on, by Boyd K. Packer 27 statement on, by David O. McKay 26 statement on, by Harold B. Lee 26 statement on, by Stephen L. Richards 26 purposes of 24–30 Prophets between time of Moses and time of Jesus Christ 12 Q Quorum service, a duty of Melchizedek Priesthood holders 66 R Recreation, importance of, for physical health 182 statement on, by Brigham Young 182 Repent, how to 208 statement on, by A. Theodore Tuttle 208 Repentance 207–14 and baptismal covenant 220 joy of 208–13 need for 207–08 statement on, by Joseph Fielding Smith 207 statement on, by Harold B. Lee 213 statement on, by Joseph Smith 207 Rest, importance of, for physical health 180 Restoration of priesthood 16–23 Reverence, statement on by Spencer W. Kimball 237–43 Righteousness necessary to strength of priesthood quorum 25 necessary to obtain priesthood power 3–4 S Sacrament and baptismal covenant 220 duty of priest to administer 52 and gift of Holy Ghost 224 preparation of duty of teacher in Aaronic Priesthood 44 sacredness of, statement on, by Victor L. Brown 33 Savings, and money management 155 Scriptures statement on, by Bruce R. McConkie 113 study of in home 109–11 necessary to know God’s will 6 necessary to receive testimony 194 statement on, by Gordon B. Hinckley 194 statement on, by H. Burke Peterson 111 teaching from 124–31 example of, by Spencer W. Kimball 127–29 statement on, by Harold B. Lee 130 statement on, by J. Reuben Clark Jr. 124 statement on, by Marion G. Romney 130 Self-reliance, statements on, by Spencer W. Kimball 160 Service, Christlike 247–49 statement on, by David O. McKay 249 statement on, by Harold B. Lee 247 statement on, by Thomas S. Monson 247 Seventy, quorums of 79 Smith, Joseph ordained by John the Baptist 19 ordained by Peter, James, and John 19 priesthood restored through 13 18–19 Spending and money management 154–55 Spirit, teaching with the 117 See also Holy Ghost Study home a center of gospel 107–13 statement on, by Marion G. Romney 108 of priesthood manuals necessary to know priesthood duties 6 of scriptures necessary to know God’s will 6 T Teach duty of the priest to 50 loving those we 116–17 statement on, by Boyd K. Packer 116–17 preparing to, the gospel 114–23 steps in, listed by David O. McKay 116 testimony gives power to 135–37 illustrated in story by Alvin R. Dyer 135 Teacher, Aaronic Priesthood, duties of 40–47 Teaching by the power of the Holy Ghost 132–38 statement on, by A. Theodore Tuttle 132 statement on, by Brigham Young 117 statement on, by Dallin H. Oaks 132 from the scriptures 124–31 example of, by Spencer W. Kimball 127–29 statement on, by J. Reuben Clark Jr. 124 statement on, by Marion G. Romney 130 importance of 122 statement on, by David O. McKay 122 statement on, by Vaughn J. Featherstone 122 in the Church 114–23 statements on, by Boyd K. Packer 116–17 in the world 122 preparing for 114–23 statements on, by Boyd K. Packer 116–17 118 statements on, by David O. McKay 116 122 statement on, by Thomas S. Monson 121–22 with the Spirit 117 Temple work, a responsibility of Melchizedek Priesthood holders 64 Testimony of gospel 192–97 defined 192–93 statement on, by Harold B. Lee 192–93 gives power to teaching 135–37 illustrated in story by Alvin R. Dyer 135 parents should bear, to children 111 receiving 193–94 statement on, by Gordon B. Hinckley 194 statement on, by Loren C. Dunn 193 statement on, by Parley P. Pratt 193 strengthening 195 statement on, by Harold B. Lee 195 Tithing, and money management 154 U Unity necessary to functioning of priesthood quorum 26 statement on, by David O. McKay 26 Unrighteous dominion over wives, a misuse of priesthood 94 V Virtue, teaching, in the home 139–45 statement on, by A. Theodore Tuttle 141–43 statements on, by Boyd K. Packer 139 141 statement on, by Spencer W. Kimball 139–40 statement on, by Vaughn J. Featherstone 140 Visit members, duty of priest to 52 W Welfare services, a responsibility of Melchizedek Priesthood holders 64 Wives priesthood bearers to love and counsel with 94–96 statement on, by J. Reuben Clark Jr. 94 unrighteous dominion over, a misuse of priesthood 94 Word of Wisdom blessings for obeying 177–80 prohibits certain substances 178 Work a commandment and blessing 154 168 179 habits 174–75 Worthiness to hold priesthood, statement on, by N. Eldon Tanner 7 Z Zion of Enoch, taken up into heaven 11 established by Enoch 11