utcowboy Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 That maybe the guideline in the church handbook but I don't think its law. Quote
Palerider Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 That maybe the guideline in the church handbook but I don't think its law. no one said it was a law and I don' thin k there is a line about it in the handbook.....the Bishop should know whether the person is ready for this....I was responding that this is the earliest it could happen....at baptism if the person is worthy to be baptised...why not recieve the Aaronic Priesthood at that time.....3 months later if they still attend and pay a full tithing....and still worthy why not recommend him to be ordained an Elder... Quote
RadioactiveWolfboy Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 I received the Melchezidek priesthood about 6 months after I was baptized. I agree that it should not be taken lightly. I know for me it is not. I try to do my best to be worthy to administer to those in need. Why this person has been overlooked should be looked into. I know in our area they try to get the male / female ...couple to the temple a year after they have joined. Taking longer than that usually means there are issues or the person / couple are not quite ready. There was a family who had been members way before I joined, and then just went to the temple a while back. It varies from person to person. Rich Quote
utcowboy Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 Pale, obviously we have gotten off topic, should a convert be allowed the priesthood, yes, in a timely manner if they show a willingness to hold up their end of the agreement. But should it be given just because some time went by... in my opinion NO, not just because they've been there for a few months or so. They should earn it and respect the calling, and that applies to all of us, not just converts.... By the by, we should all be converts to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Quote
guitarwizard Posted August 4, 2008 Report Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) For me, it was about 5-6 months after i joined the church that i recieved the Holy Melchizedek Priesthood. I made sure to keep the commandments, keep myself worthy, and exercise my Aaronic Priesthood powers by blessing the sacrament on Sundays. But, remember the Old Testament. Enoch was ordained before his father and grandfather (or was that Seth?). Ordination to the Priesthood is dependent on the duties God has prepared for you, your worthiness on earth, and also to a degree upon your role in the pre-existence. There is nothing you can do to effect God's timing except to live out his will to the best of your abilities, including paying a full tithe, going to the temple and performing the ordinances you can, and exercising your power as an Aaronic Priest. Edited August 4, 2008 by guitarwizard Quote
Mykdiver Posted August 5, 2008 Report Posted August 5, 2008 It took me about a year. Now I am working on a full Temple recomend. Quote
Vanhin Posted August 5, 2008 Report Posted August 5, 2008 For males, receiving the Melchizedek priesthood and being ordained to the office of elder (at least) is a saving ordinance. It's not just a position in the Church. Every effort should be made to prepare accountable male converts to receive the Melchizedek priesthood as soon as possible so that they can prepare to enter the House of the Lord and receive the remaining ordinances of salvation.It is a serious oath and covenant and as with baptism and other ordinances, one must meet basic worthiness requirements in order to receive the priesthood. Not keeping the associated covenants brings damnation, and not receving the priesthood and it's associated oath and covenants brings damnation. So, it's a "damned if you do" and "damned if you don't" situation for those who have been taught the truth. Sincerely,Vanhin Quote
hordak Posted August 5, 2008 Report Posted August 5, 2008 For males, receiving the Melchizedek priesthood and being ordained to the office of elder (at least) is a saving ordinance. It's not just a position in the Church. Every effort should be made to prepare accountable male converts to receive the Melchizedek priesthood as soon as possible so that they can prepare to enter the House of the Lord and receive the remaining ordinances of salvation.It is a serious oath and covenant and as with baptism and other ordinances, one must meet basic worthiness requirements in order to receive the priesthood. Not keeping the associated covenants brings damnation, and not receving the priesthood and it's associated oath and covenants brings damnation. So, it's a "damned if you do" and "damned if you don't" situation for those who have been taught the truth. Sincerely,VanhinWhy couldn't i have been born into a Buddhist family;) Quote
Mykdiver Posted August 5, 2008 Report Posted August 5, 2008 For males, receiving the Melchizedek priesthood and being ordained to the office of elder (at least) is a saving ordinance. It's not just a position in the Church. Every effort should be made to prepare accountable male converts to receive the Melchizedek priesthood as soon as possible so that they can prepare to enter the House of the Lord and receive the remaining ordinances of salvation.It is a serious oath and covenant and as with baptism and other ordinances, one must meet basic worthiness requirements in order to receive the priesthood. Not keeping the associated covenants brings damnation, and not receving the priesthood and it's associated oath and covenants brings damnation. So, it's a "damned if you do" and "damned if you don't" situation for those who have been taught the truth. Sincerely,VanhinWell said. Quote
bmy- Posted August 6, 2008 Report Posted August 6, 2008 I'm a new convert.. haven't been ordained yet. It's been 4 months. The bishop told me to expect 4-5 months. 6 at the most. I figure it will happen when i'm ready. Although I do get annoyed being asked to pass the sacrament so often.. Quote
Brother Dorsey Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 alot will depend on you....it could be as early as 4 months or maybe longer..... ......took me 21 years before I was worthy....it was one of those living the Lords standard vs. the worlds. The fight took 21 years but the Lord won! Quote
Palerider Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 It took me about a year. Now I am working on a full Temple recomend. good luck to you on your Temple Rec. Quote
Vort Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 I'm a new convert.. haven't been ordained yet. It's been 4 months. The bishop told me to expect 4-5 months. 6 at the most.I figure it will happen when i'm ready. Although I do get annoyed being asked to pass the sacrament so often..I love passing the sacrament, and blessing it, too. Unfortunately, I very seldom get asked to help out on those occasions when we're short of Aaronic Priesthood holders, probably because the deacon's quorum president tends to go for the younger men who don't have a bunch of kids they're taking care of. Quote
bmy- Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 I love passing the sacrament, and blessing it, too. Unfortunately, I very seldom get asked to help out on those occasions when we're short of Aaronic Priesthood holders, probably because the deacon's quorum president tends to go for the younger men who don't have a bunch of kids they're taking care of.Haha probably -- I might get better about it one day.. I have trouble focusing on the 'taking' it part. The entire process of passing it distracts me and.. I don't feel like I get anything out of it when I pass it. It helps me much more when I have a few minutes of nothing to think about why and what i'm doing.Just curious.. if I went to the bishop and told him that I 'needed' the M. Priesthood.. how do you think he would respond? My gf is moving out on her own soon.. and she'll need that around. Quote
Vort Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 Just curious.. if I went to the bishop and told him that I 'needed' the M. Priesthood.. how do you think he would respond? My gf is moving out on her own soon.. and she'll need that around.He would probably respond by telling you what you needed to do in order to qualify to receive it. Seeking to qualify for and hold the authority of the priesthood is a worthy goal; see Abraham 1:1-4. Quote
bmy- Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 He would probably respond by telling you what you needed to do in order to qualify to receive it. Seeking to qualify for and hold the authority of the priesthood is a worthy goal; see Abraham 1:1-4.Appreciate the passage. I'll check that out.. it's not ringing any bells so I best read it. Quote
Vanhin Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 Just curious.. if I went to the bishop and told him that I 'needed' the M. Priesthood.. how do you think he would respond?He would probably say, "You are correct!". :)Vanhin Quote
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