James E. Faust states that, "For the daughters of God, doing the Savior’s work does not, of course, include the use of priesthood keys, authority, or powers."

Date
Oct 1996
Type
Speech / Court Transcript
Source
James E. Faust
LDS
Hearsay
Direct
Reference

James E. Faust, "The Grand Key-words for the Relief Society," General Confernce, October 1996; accessed June 27, 2023

Scribe/Publisher
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
People
James E. Faust, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Audience
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Transcription

For the daughters of God, doing the Savior’s work does not, of course, include the use of priesthood keys, authority, or powers. But it does include building faith by testimony and example. It includes teaching the doctrines of salvation. It includes following the Savior’s example of love for all mankind. It includes ministering to others, for, as the Prophet Joseph said when the Relief Society was organized, “This is a charitable Society, and according to your natures; it is natural for females to have feelings of charity and benevolence.” “Let the weight of your innocence, kindness and affection be felt … ; not war, not jangle, not contradiction, or dispute, but meekness, love, purity—these are the things that should magnify you in the eyes of all good men.”

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