President Thomas S. Monson
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"The oath and covenant of the priesthood pertains to all of us. To those who hold the Melchizedek priesthood, it is a declaration of our requirement to be faithful and obedient to the laws of God and to magnify the callings which come to us. To those who hold the Aaronic priesthood, it is a pronouncement concerning future duty and responsibility, that they may prepare themselves here and now."
The Prophet Joseph Smith said, " 'to magnify a calling is to hold it up in dignity and importance, that the light of heaven may shine through one's performance to the gaze of other men. An elder magnifies his calling when he learns what his duties as an elder are and then performs them.' "
"Those who bear the Aaronic priesthood should be given opportunity to magnify their callings in that priesthood."
"The priesthood is not really so much a gift as it is a commission to serve, a privilege to lift, and an opportunity to bless the lives of others."
"Miracles are everywhere to be found when priesthood callings are magnified. When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass his purposes. For whom God calls, God qualifies."
Honor the priesthood and be true.
