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FFH said:The authority to act for, and in behalf of, God to baptize, comes by our right to the Aaronic priestood, which was given to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, by John the Baptist.
See link: Aaronic Priesthood: Restoration
The authority to act for, and in behalf of, God to bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost, by the laying on of hands, and many other eternal saving ordinances, performed in holy LDS temples, comes to us by our right to the Melchizedek priesthood, which was given to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, by Peter, James, and John.
See link: Restoration of Melchizedek Priesthood
sojourner said:When it comes down to it, the authority to act on God's behalf comes from Christ. Since we are all part of the Body of Christ, we all have authority to act on God's behalf. some of us feel, however, that having some people set aside to administer sacraments, to teach, to proclaim the gospel, and other specialized tasks, is preferable. but ultimately, the authority is Christ's and belongs, by extension, to all of us.
Evandr2 said:That stance promotes the docterin of confusion and disorder. God is not the author of any such confusion because order is the first great principle of creation.
Vandr
While YOUR faith might be an excuse, mine is precious and based on reality. It's how I use the brakes on my car or flip a light switch. Without faith, you become a quivering glob of jello.cardero said:"Faith is an excuse
NetDoc said:While YOUR faith might be an excuse, mine is precious and based on reality. It's how I use the brakes on my car or flip a light switch. Without faith, you become a quivering glob of jello.
NetDoc said:While YOUR faith might be an excuse, mine is precious and based on reality. It's how I use the brakes on my car or flip a light switch. Without faith, you become a quivering glob of jello.
cardero said:For the simplicity of this discussion I will just focus on the marriage ceremony.
Does authority extend to all these individuals?
I believe so. But not only that, but by one who actually has the authority, not just claim it.Does a couple who want their marriage recognized by God have to be married by an organization that claims authority?
Does God recognize marriages that are not performed in authority?
Yes.If only one organization can claim authority from God does that mean every other marriage is invalid?
Yep.How does this authority extend to other religious ceremonies (funerals, baptisms, bar mitzvahs, confessionals, communions, etc) do they also become invalid if not performed by a religion in authority?
In order for somebody to be married in the temple they have to be "worthy" LDS members. Worthy members are those who follow the commandments, like the law of chastity and the law of tithing.cardero said:Thanks for your responses.
Last question if I may:
If the LDS claim authority from GOD and a couple wanted to be married from a religion in authority, could any couple get married in the temple if certain conditions were met or would they have to be qualified members of the organization?
You either "believe" they are going to work (faith) and use them or just give up (no faith) and hit the other car.cardero said:The fact remains that they are either going to work or they are not. Applying faith is not going to make you brake any harder, quicker or better.
Of course, you have faith that someone you have never seen would take a moment to read your post. You only THINK you're jiggling.gnomon said:Watch me wiggle,
See me jiggle.
Aqualung said:No. And if they are not called to speak for God, it doesn't mean they will necessarily be wrong, either. It just means they don't have the authority, and speaking for God without the authority is wrong.
[/font][/color] Is it against the law of God to do Good? If God reveals something about himself to you, you can bet that its not only for your own good that he has revealed it. You then become a witness of God. Freely you have recieved freely give.
I believe it was Paul that said : Be prepared to give a reason for the hope that is in you.
God Granted us all the authority to do Good, and if we have something that will benefit our fellow man and we dont share it with him, then we sin.
Woot! Amen Kassi, Amen! Frubles on your head!kassi said:God Granted us all the authority to do Good, and if we have something that will benefit our fellow man and we dont share it with him, then we sin.
NetDoc said:Woot! Amen Kassi, Amen! Frubles on your head!
No. IT's against the law of God to do things in God's name that require propher authority without that authority.kassi said:Is it against the law of God to do Good?
No you can't. He might reveal to me that I'm not supposed to marry so-and-so, or that I should go to Gonzaga, but that doesn't mean nobody should marry so-and-so, or that everybody should go to Gonzaga. We are individuals, and God treats us as such.If God reveals something about himself to you, you can bet that its not only for your own good that he has revealed it.
Yeah, give a reason. That's not the same as "Be prepared to do things in God's name that require authority without his authority."I believe it was Paul that said : Be prepared to give a reason for the hope that is in you.
Yeah, I know. I never said we shouldn't share the gospel or anything. There's a difference between speaking for god and simply sharing the Gospel.God Granted us all the authority to do Good, and if we have something that will benefit our fellow man and we dont share it with him, then we sin.