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09 · Mateus 16:18–19

You Are Blessed by Priesthood Power

A power that exists to serve, never to dominate.

The promise

The priesthood is God's power working through ordinary people to bless other people.

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The priesthood is God's authority delegated to serve, bless, and connect people to Him. Its blessings are available to everyone — young men and young women alike.

The principle

In the gospel, real power is measured by service, not status. Those who use authority to serve look like Christ; those who use it to dominate move away from Him.

Today, in your life

Leadership without ego

In a world that confuses power with followers and influence with fame, the priesthood teaches the opposite: the greatest authority belongs to those who serve most, often with no one noticing.

I can choose to…

To think about

  • What does having 'power' mean to me? Does it match Christ's example?
  • How can I use the influence I already have to bless someone?

In scripture

Christ speaks of the keys of the kingdom — authority to bind and bless in His name.

Matthew 16:18–19