Sacred Keys of the Aaronic Priesthood

by Larry M. Gibson (priesthood session)

• The deacons quorum president is one of only four people in the ward who hold keys of presidency.
• D&C 107:85: A deacons quorum president is to sit in council with his quorum members and teach them their duties. It is not only a class but also a council of young men, and they are to strengthen and edify one another under the president's direction.
• D&C 84:111: A deacon is appointed to watch over and be a standing minister in the Church and in his own home. He provides priesthood service to his father and mother as they lead the family. He also watches over his brothers and sisters, the young men of his quorum, and the other members of the ward.
• D&C 20:57: A deacon assists the teacher in all his duties in the Church if occasion requires.
• D&C 20:53-59; 84:111: Deacons and teachers are also to "warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ."
  
• Duty to God contains helpful summaries of Aaronic Priesthood duties and is a great resource for spiritual development.
• President Monson: "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."
• Service is the very foundation of the priesthood.

For the complete talk, go here.