- “… just as a policeman has specific duties to perform as an officer of the law, a deacon also has specific duties and responsibilities as a holder of the Aaronic Priesthood.” Aaronic Priesthood Manual 1, Lesson 2: The Calling of a Deacon
- D&C 20:59… They are, however, to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ
- “Explain that just as a policeman has specific duties to perform as an officer of the law, a deacon also has specific duties and responsibilities as a holder of the Aaronic Priesthood.” Aaronic Priesthood Manual 1, (2002), 4–6
- “When Howard W. Hunter was called as an Apostle, he regularly participated in the ordinance of the sacrament with other General Authorities in the Salt Lake Temple. Elder David B. Haight, who served with Elder Hunter in the Quorum of the Twelve, described the experience of hearing him bless the sacrament: I wish the Aaronic Priesthood boys throughout the Church could have the same opportunity of hearing Elder Howard W. Hunter bless the sacrament as we have had in the temple. He is a special witness of Christ. As I have listened to him ask our Heavenly Father to bless the sacrament, I have felt of the deep spirituality in his soul. Every word was clear and meaningful. He was not in a hurry, not rushed. He was the spokesman for all of the Apostles in addressing our Heavenly Father.” Manual, Teachings of the President of the Church: Joseph Howard H. Hunter, Chapter 15 The Sacrament of the Lords Supper