“None Were Consecrated Except They Were Just Men”

Joseph F. McConkie, Robert L. Millet

It is evident that Alma held both priesthood and keys. Keys are the right of presidency, the authority that controls and directs the activities, functions, and ordinances of the priesthood, thus assuring that the Lord’s house will always be a house of order. (See also Articles of Faith 1:5 and D&C 42:11.)

Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 2

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