“The Preparatory Priesthood,” Aaronic Priesthood: Fulfilling Our Duty to God [Teacher], 7
As a teacher, you are ready for additional opportunities and responsibilities in the priesthood. You will now be permitted to prepare the sacrament, just as the Savior did for the disciples. Your experience in the priesthood has prepared you to serve as a home teacher. Be valiant in fulfilling your duty. As you take this next step, continue to strive to accomplish the purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood, which include:
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• Become converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ and live its teachings.
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• Serve faithfully in priesthood callings, and fulfill the responsibilities of priesthood offices.
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• Give meaningful service.
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• Prepare and live worthily to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood and temple ordinances.
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• Prepare to serve an honorable full-time mission.
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• Obtain as much education as possible.
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• Prepare to become a worthy husband and father.
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• Give proper respect to women, girls, and children.
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“For this cause I have sent you—that you might be obedient, and that your hearts might be prepared to bear testimony of the things which are to come.”
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