“Proper Order”—A Powerful Precept of the Book of Mormon

Title

“Proper Order”—A Powerful Precept of the Book of Mormon

Book Title

Living the Book of Mormon: Abiding by Its Precepts

Publication Type

Book Chapter

Chapter

20

Year of Publication

2007

Authors

Ray, Brian K. (Primary)

Editors

Strathearn, Gaye (Secondary), and Swift, Charles (Secondary)

Pagination

264-274

Publisher

Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University/Deseret Book

City

Provo, UT/Salt Lake City

Abstract

By definition, order means being in the proper relationship or arrangement. In a gospel context, order is found in enjoying a harmonious relationship with God. This chapter will examine what the Book of Mormon teaches about order, how students of the Book of Mormon can order their lives, and the related doctrines of ordination and ordinances.
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Subject Keywords

Authority
Priesthood
Ordinances
Ordination
Relationship
Order
Precept

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