ACTS 19:13-16.—The seven sons of Sceva try to exercise authority which they did not hold, with dire results.
DOC. AND COV. 124:128.—Twelve apostles have authority to preach the gospel to all nations.
DOC. AND COV. 121:36-46.—Powers of the Priesthood to be exercised only on the principles of righteousness.
THE CHURCH.
For the purpose of better bringing the gospel to all men, and to help to faithfulness those who have received it, an organization is effected called the Church. At the head of the Church are men who have divine authority, some of which are
I COR. 12:28; EPH. 2:20.—Apostles, prophets, and teachers.
DOC. AND COV. 107.—Orders and callings in Priesthood.
EPH. 4:11, 12.—These are for the perfecting of the Saints.
EPH. 4:13.—Until they come to a unity of the faith.
EPH. 4:14.—That they "be no more children . . . . carried about by every wind of doctrine."