My next lesson in Relief Society is about the organization of the priesthood, which is part of the reason why I'm posting about priesthood and why I will be studying it for the next little while. I am aware that Grant will be 12 before I know it, and I also realize that he is learning a lot about the priesthood even at age 3. And I am married to someone who holds the priesthood and my daughter will be marrying someone who can hold the priesthood.
There is a new Duty to God program coming out. It sounds like it focuses on helping young men understand their responsibilities and also become better men. Advancing in the priesthood is something that we may consider just a given, but I need to learn more about it so I can appreciate it more. There are people in Relief Society who have sons, or son-in-laws, grandsons, husbands, brothers, etc and women need to learn about the priesthood so we can support it.
Here is an excellent talk by the YM President called The Magnificent Aaronic Priesthood that sort of outlines the new program. I really really like the format of the program and can't wait to get a book- first you learn about a principle and develop a testimony about it (kind of like what I'm doing to teach this lesson) then you make plans to act on what you've learned, and finally you share your experience with others. Sounds like a great teaching model!
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