The The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood should be studied by all members of the church. For Melchizedek Priesthood holders it is important to understand the covenant that you have already made. For parents, grandparents (including sisters) and church leaders, it is important for you to understand this information so you can help prepare Aaronic Priesthood holders for the responsibilities they will be taking upon themselves as they advance in the Priesthood.
This talk is the quintessential instruction on the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood. Use this model as you teach this covenant. Also see the summary of this talk at the bottom of this page. The summary can be downloaded and printed.
Melchizedek Priesthood holders and those who have received their temple endowments have made further and specific pledges to do, to work righteousness. The Lord has expressed the mutual pledges between our Heavenly Father and the priesthood holders as an “oath and covenant.” [D&C 84:39.] … One breaks the priesthood covenant by transgressing commandments—but also by leaving undone his duties. Accordingly, to break this covenant one needs only to do nothing.
The purpose of this lesson is to help us understand the oath and covenant of the priesthood and how to magnify our callings.
Come, Follow Me—For Aaronic Priesthood
The Melchizedek Priesthood is received by an oath and a covenant.
Go forward in faith in keeping your covenants with God and so claim the promise He has made to you with an oath.
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