Daily Thoughts

In the D&C we read that there are two divisions in the priesthood--the Aaronic and the Melchizedek.  The Melchizedek has power and authority over the offices in the church and administers in spiritual things. The Aaronic, or lesser priesthood, has the power to administer the outward ordinances of the gospel.  D&C 107:6-8, 13-14 "But there are two divisions or grand heads—one is the Melchizedek Priesthood, and the other is the Aaronic or Levitical Priesthood. The office of an elder comes under the priesthood of Melchizedek.  The Melchizedek Priesthood holds the right of presidency, and has power and authority over all the offices in the church in all ages of the world, to administer in spiritual things. The second priesthood is called the Priesthood of Aaron, because it was conferred upon Aaron and his seed, throughout all their generations.  Why it is called the lesser priesthood is because it is an appendage to the greater, or the Melchizedek Priesthood, and has power in administering outward ordinances."

In the Old Testament we read that those who steal or those who swear falsely will be cursed and cut off.  The Lord will consume their houses.  Honesty is very important--both in telling the truth and in not taking what does not belong to us.  Those who are guilty of dishonesty of any kind will not go unpunished.  Zechariah 5:3-4 "Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole earth: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off as on this side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off as on that side according to it. I will bring it forth, saith the Lord of hosts, and it shall enter into the house of the thief, and into the house of him that sweareth falsely by my name: and it shall remain in the midst of his house, and shall consume it with the timber thereof and the stones thereof."

A verse with a thought booklet tells us that the Word of God is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.  In other words, it shows us the way to go.  If we're walking along a dark trail in the woods, we'd need a flashlight to illuminate our path and keep us from stumbling and falling.  The Word of the Lord is like that.  If we follow it, it will provide light to show us the way to travel through life, and prevent us from stumbling over sins and temptations.  Obeying the Word of the Lord keeps us safe.  Psalms 119:105 "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."